Originally published 2026-06-26
Program Doktor untuk Dosen Indonesia (PDDI) is a doctoral scholarship program supporting lecturers at universities coordinated by Indonesia’s Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology (Kemdiktisaintek). The published 2026 notice covers domestic doctoral study through single-degree schemes and joint/double degree arrangements with overseas partner universities.
Eligibility in the Published 2026 Call
- Indonesian citizenship and permanent lecturer status, with NIDN/NIDK, under Kemdiktisaintek.
- Maximum age of 51 for a three-year program, or 48 for a four-year program.
- Minimum Master’s GPA of 3.25.
- New student entering semester 1/odd semester of academic year 2026/2027.
- An unconditional Letter of Acceptance (LoA).
- Not receiving another scholarship or studying at the same degree level.
- Permission from the relevant leadership, for civil-servant or non-civil-servant lecturers, and the home university.
- Health and drug-free certificates issued within the preceding six months.
- A 1,500–2,000-word essay on post-study contributions.
- A 1,500–2,000-word research proposal.
- Enrolment outside non-regular formats such as executive or distance-learning classes.
- For applicants with disabilities: supporting certification, guardian permission, and a request for assistance, as stated in the guide.
Applicants are directed to the official PDDI 2026 guide for full details: https://beasiswa.kemdiktisaintek.go.id/unduh/
Published Application Timeline
| Stage | Published schedule |
|---|---|
| Registration at ITB | 22–29 June 2026 |
| Study program selection | 2–3 July 2026 |
| LoA issuance | 8 July 2026 |
| PDDI scholarship registration | Until 9 July 2026 |
The original notice asks applicants to register with ITB and PDDI in parallel.
Information Session and Research Topics
The published information session was scheduled for 27 June 2026. Its original access link is https://goitb.id/sosialisasi-pddi-2026
ITB Environmental Engineering’s notice highlights doctoral double degree opportunities supported through the PDDI funding scheme and directs readers to its list of available research topics. The application schedule above belongs to the 2026 call; it does not indicate a current open application.