BRIN Opens Internship Programme for University Students
The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is opening an internship programme for university students for the odd semester of 2026/2027. Registration for the programme opens on 2 July 2026.
BRIN’s Director of Talent Management, Ajeng Arum Sari, stated that the BRIN internship programme is a strategic pathway for preparing superior human resources in the field of research and innovation. “Research talent begins with university students. We hope that interns have a passion for research and will eventually become outstanding researchers capable of contributing on the world stage,” said Ajeng, as quoted from the BRIN website on Sunday, 5 July 2026.
In general, the programme is divided into two schemes. The first is a research and non-research internship for students on diploma 4 or bachelor’s degree programmes, lasting one semester or six months. The second is a final project research internship intended for students on diploma 4, bachelor’s (S1), master’s (S2), or doctoral (S3) programmes, with the duration adjusted to the research requirements.
Specifically for the research and non-research internship programme, registration is open from 2 to 7 July 2026 through the BRIN ELSA system. Meanwhile, the final project research programme is open throughout the year, with a selection process conducted every three months.
According to Ajeng, interns will receive mentoring from BRIN researchers and can also utilise various research facilities available at BRIN. “During the internship, participants do not need to worry about research needs because funding and research facilities are the responsibility of the supervisor,” she said.
Here is important information regarding the internship schedule, requirements, and various other provisions:
Internship timeline:
Participant registration: 2-17 July 2026
Administrative selection: 20-24 July 2026
Substance selection: 27-31 July 2026
Acceptance announcement: 5 August 2026
Introductory training: 11-14 August 2026
Internship implementation: 18 August 2026-11 January 2027
Final evaluation: 18-22 January 2027
Research and non-research internship
This programme involves mentoring for research activities and non-research work practices for active D4/S1 students.
Open to: D4/S1 students at a minimum of semester 6 and a maximum of semester 8.
Duration and conversion: The 6-month (1 semester) internship duration can be equated to 20 semester credit units (SKS).
Registration time: Registration opens at the beginning of odd and even semesters.
Final project research internship
This programme is a form of final project research mentoring by BRIN researchers for active students on D4/S1, S2, and S3 programmes.
Open to: Active students at D4/S1, S2, and S3 levels from accredited study programmes registered in the Higher Education Database (PDDIKTI).
Duration: Internship duration is 1-12 months (depending on the required research duration).
Registration time: Registration is open throughout the year.
Documents required for registration
Curriculum Vitae according to the specified format
Internship introduction letter from the university, preferably from a campus that already has a cooperation agreement for organising BRIN internships
BRIN internship participant statement letter according to the specified format
Internship proposal according to the specified format
Copy of BPJS/health insurance card, and
Other relevant supporting certificates.