Back in 2012, the Indonesian Scholarship and Research Support Foundation (ISRSF) established the Arryman Scholars Initiative to cultivate a new generation of world-class Indonesian academics in the social sciences and public policy. To ensure the impact and longevity of the Initiative, ISRSF designed a consortium of Institutes for Advanced Research (IFAR) to promote the creation of institutions conducive to the production of world-class research. Often talented Indonesian researchers are prevented from realizing their scholarly potential because of heavy teaching burdens, low pay, and the need to moonlight to make ends meet. The aim of the IFAR Consortium is to support the efforts of a small number of research-oriented universities to create an environment in which Indonesian researchers can thrive.
The IFAR Consortium is a network of university partners established by ISRSF in December 2021. It consists of member universities that have each established an Institute for Advanced Research on their campus. ISRSF supports the member Institutes and seeks to ensure that they establish and maintain a strong intellectual habitat, pursue research and teaching excellence, and provide a model for other universities across Indonesia.
The consortium of the Institute for Advanced research (IFAR) awards IFAR Fellows to distinguished national and global experts who are recognized as thought leaders and public intellectuals by individuals and institutions, both in Indonesia and internationally.
IFAR Fellows bring expertise in areas such as political science, history, law, journalism, communications, anthropology, sociology, economics, development economics, international development, and public policy.
Fellows play a pivotal role in supporting Arryman Scholars with their academic writing and publishing, while also fostering intellectual networks, both nationally and globally. Each appointment is valid for two years and is renewable thereafter.
IFAR Fellows also have opportunities to represent the IFAR Consortium at conferences, workshops, and symposia, where they can present their research. Fellows develop strong connections with global academic networks and serve as mentors to Arryman Scholars, guiding them toward world-class publications.
