Dear Sir/Madam,

1. Heads/Secretaries of the Undergraduate, Master's, and Doctoral Programs in Civil Engineering

2. Heads/Secretaries of the Undergraduate, Master's, and Doctoral Programs in Mechanical Engineering

3. Heads/Secretaries of the Undergraduate, Master's, and Doctoral Programs in Electrical Engineering

4. Heads/Secretaries of the Undergraduate, Master's, and Doctoral Programs in Industrial Engineering

5. Heads/Secretaries of the Undergraduate, Master's, and Doctoral Programs in Chemical Engineering

6. Heads/Secretaries of the Undergraduate, Master's, and Doctoral Programs in Architecture

7. Heads/Secretaries of the Undergraduate Program in Environmental Engineering

8. Heads/Secretaries of the Undergraduate Program in Logistics Engineering

9. Heads/Secretaries of the Undergraduate and Master's Programs in Urban and Regional Planning

10. Heads/Secretaries of the Undergraduate Program in Mining Engineering

Faculty of Engineering, USU
Medan

In connection with the announcement letter received from the Institute for Research and Community Service, Number 22697/UN5/KaLPPM/LPPM/PT/2026, dated August 31, 2026 (attached), we kindly request that you disseminate this information to students in the Study Programs under your supervision so that they may participate in this assistance program.

This program provides funding support to enable students to produce high-quality and innovative research that contributes to the advancement of knowledge and supports central bank policies. The funding amounts already include tax. The research assistance provided is as follows:

• Undergraduate (S1): IDR 10,000,000

• Master's (S2): IDR 15,000,000

• Doctoral (S3): IDR 20,000,000

The general eligibility requirements for participants include:

1. Indonesian citizens.

2. Active undergraduate, master's, or doctoral students.

3. Currently preparing a thesis or dissertation and have not yet undertaken the research results seminar or final examination at the time of application.

4. Enrolled in a study program relevant to the scope of Bank Indonesia's responsibilities.

5. A legalized copy of the latest Academic Transcript (KHS), with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.25 (on a 4.00 scale).

6. Not an employee of Bank Indonesia.

7. Not currently receiving educational and/or research assistance from Bank Indonesia or other institutions.

8. A recommendation letter from the Head of Department, Head of Study Program, or an authorized official to participate in this program (attached format).

9. Submit a research proposal on a topic related to:

   • Monetary affairs;

   • Macroprudential policy;

   • Payment systems;

   • Financial system stability;

   • The real sector;

   • Green economy and finance;

   • Islamic economy and finance; or

   • Social fields related to the implementation of Bank Indonesia's responsibilities.

10. The proposal must contain at least Chapter I (Introduction), Chapter II (Literature Review), and Chapter III (Research Methodology) (attached format).

Documents to Be Submitted by Prospective Participants:

1. Recommendation letter from the Head of Department, Head of Study Program, or Faculty Official;

2. Approval sheet signed by the academic supervisor/promoter and the Head of Department/Head of Study Program (attached format);

3. Proposal endorsement sheet signed by the academic supervisor/promoter;

4. Final project proposal;

5. Legalized copy of the academic transcript;

6. Curriculum Vitae (CV);

7. Photocopy/scanned copy of the Identity Card (KTP);

8. Photocopy/scanned copy of the front page of the bank account book showing the student's account number;

9. Photocopy/scanned copy of the Taxpayer Identification Number (NPWP), if available.

Students intending to submit proposals may complete all required documents and submit them to the Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM), USU, through the following link: https://tinyurl.com/FormKebanksentralan2026, no later than October 9, 2026. The documents will subsequently undergo a verification process and be proposed through Bank Indonesia's SPEKTRO system. For further information, please access the following link: https://tinyurl.com/DokumenBanlit.

Thus, this is conveyed for your attention and cooperation. Thank you.