Balikpapan – In an effort to strengthen an innovative and impactful higher education ecosystem, the Directorate of Research and Development Talent Development under the Directorate General of Research and Development, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology (Kemdiktisaintek), has officially launched the 2026 Research-Based Interactive Learning Video Incentive Program for Strengthening Academic Talent.

The program reflects the spirit of Diktisaintek Berdampak (Impactful Higher Education, Science, and Technology) by expanding the dissemination of research outcomes through engaging, interactive, and accessible digital learning media. Through this initiative, lecturers are encouraged to transform their research findings into interactive learning videos that enhance teaching quality while increasing the utilization and societal impact of research.

The incentive program aims to support the development of high-quality, innovative, and technology-adaptive research-based learning materials that can be widely accessed by students and the broader community. Beyond strengthening knowledge transfer, the program also seeks to foster a sustainable digital learning culture across Indonesian higher education institutions.

According to the official guidelines, the selection process consists of several stages: proposal submission from June 29 to July 9, 2026; preliminary selection on July 10–12; invitation to shortlisted applicants on July 13; submission of learning videos and narrated presentations from July 14 to August 8; final selection on August 10–12; and the announcement of incentive recipients on August 14, 2026.

Through this initiative, Kemdiktisaintek expects more lecturers to produce research-based learning content that not only enriches the teaching and learning process but also generates meaningful impact in advancing scientific knowledge, innovation, and the development of Indonesia's human capital.

Lecturers interested in participating are encouraged to review the program guidelines carefully and prepare their best proposals in accordance with the established requirements to take part in this strategic national initiative.