KLATEN — Demonstrating leadership in academic excellence and nationwide research collaboration, a distinguished research team from Institut Agama Hindu Negeri (IAHN) Gde Pudja Mataram visited Sekolah Tinggi Agama Hindu Negeri (STAHN) Jawa Dwipa Klaten on Thursday, October 15, 2026. The delegation delivered an inspiring capacity-building session aimed at boosting both the quantity and quality of research proposals across Hindu Higher Education Institutions (PTKH).
Titled “Sharing Experiences on Proposal Submission for MoRa The Air Funds 2025: Strengthening Research Quantity and Quality in PTKH,” the workshop focused on empowering faculty members to secure competitive national research grants funded by the Ministry of Religious Affairs (MoRa) under the PUSPENMA scheme.The delegation from IAHN Gde Pudja Mataram—comprising renowned academics Prof. Dr. Gusti Ngurah Ketut Putera, S.Ag., M.Pd., Dr. I Wayan Agus Gunada, S.Pd.H., M.Pd., and Putu Gede Asnawa Dikta, S.Pd., M.Pd.—was warmly welcomed by the Vice Chairman I of STAHN Jawa Dwipa Klaten, Drs. I Nyoman Warta, M.Hum., alongside institutional leadership and faculty members.During the interactive sessions, the IAHN Gde Pudja Mataram team provided actionable insights into navigating the rigorous substance evaluation process.
They shared expert guidance on crafting strategic research roadmaps, defining scientific novelty, establishing clear methodologies, and structuring precise, compliant project budgets (RAB). Furthermore, the speakers highlighted critical post-award deliverables and outlined key strategies to maximize success for the upcoming MoRa The Air Funds 2026 funding cycle.The session also underscored the crucial role of the Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM) in supporting researchers throughout proposal preparation and post-selection project execution.Expressing deep gratitude for the initiative, the leadership and academic community of STAHN Jawa Dwipa Klaten lauded the collaborative spirit of IAHN Gde Pudja Mataram. This knowledge-sharing initiative reinforces both institutions’ commitment to elevating academic scholarship, fostering innovation, and driving research impact within Indonesia’s higher education landscape.
Beyond immediate proposal preparation, the event paved the way for broader inter-institutional synergy between IAHN Gde Pudja Mataram and STAHN Jawa Dwipa Klaten. Both institutions agreed on the importance of establishing joint research consortia and collaborative publishing networks to address pressing socio-religious and educational challenges facing Hindu communities across Indonesia.Looking ahead, this partnership is expected to serve as a sustainable benchmark for capacity building across other Hindu Higher Education Institutions nationwide. By continuously enhancing research rigor and mentorship, both campuses aim to increase their representation in national and international research forums, ultimately contributing meaningfully to national development and scientific discourse.
By:(DKS)
