Strengthening Research Culture: 8 UNPRI Lecturers Secure BIMA Kemdiksaintek 2026 Research Grants

A Tangible Form of UNPRI's Commitment to Enhancing the Quality of Research and Innovation to Support National Development and Global Competitiveness.

Medan, April 2026 — Universitas Prima Indonesia (UNPRI) Medan has once again recorded a proud achievement in the field of research. A total of 8 UNPRI lecturers successfully passed the selection and earned research grants through the BIMA DRPM program of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology for the 2026 Fiscal Year. This achievement is clear evidence that the research culture within UNPRI continues to grow and is increasingly recognized nationally. This proves UNPRI's commitment as a campus that continues to innovate in facilitating student talent through research collaboration.

The eight grant recipients come from various faculties and study programs, as follows:

List of BIMA DRPM 2026 Grant Recipients 1. Fundamental Research Scheme Muhammad Irwanto, S.T., M.T., Ph.D. — Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology Dr. Ade Oktarino, S.Kom., M.S.I. — Informatics, Faculty of Science and Technology Prof. Dr. Chrismis Novalinda Ginting, M.Kes. — Doctor of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences Hairus Abdullah, S.T., M.Si., Ph.D. — Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology Hardy Shuwanto, S.Si., M.Sc., Ph.D. — Civil Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology Dr. Edy Fachrial, M.Si. — Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences 2. Doctoral Dissertation Research Scheme Prof. Dr. Chrismis Novalinda Ginting, M.Kes. — Doctor of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry 3. Early Career Lecturer Research Scheme Dr. Karmila Br Kaban, S.Kep., Ners., M.Kep. — Master of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery

The diversity of scientific fields reflects UNPRI's multidisciplinary strength in producing competent and high-quality graduates. The Head of LPPM UNPRI, Dr. Edy Fachrial, M.Si., stated that this success is the result of the hard work and dedication of the lecturers. This aligns with UNPRI's Sociotechnopreneurship vision in increasing research relevance to society and industry. Realize your competent and high-quality professional future with the Sociotechnopreneurship vision at UNPRI.

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Writer: Tim UNPRI

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