APSPBI Partners with University of Limerick and Indonesian Ministry to Propel 300 Lecturers Towards Ph.D. Studies
JAKARTA, INDONESIA – In a strategic initiative to elevate the quality of human resources in Indonesia’s higher education sector, the English Language Education Study Program Association (APSPBI) successfully hosted the “Pathway to Ph.D.: From Research Interest to Doctoral Research Proposal” online workshop on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
The high-impact event was organized in collaboration with the University of Limerick, Ireland, and officially supported by the Directorate of Human Resources, Directorate General of Higher Education, Science, and Technology (Kemdiktisaintek). Reflecting a strong national drive for academic advancement, the workshop was attended by 300 registered lecturers from various universities across Indonesia.
The workshop was officially opened by Prof. Dr. Ir. Sri Suning Kusumawardani, S.T., M.T., Director of Human Resources at DGHEST / Kemdiktisaintek, alongside welcoming remarks from Dr. Ummi Khaerati Syam, S.Pd., M.Pd., President of APSPBI. Both leaders emphasized the critical need to accelerate doctoral qualifications among Indonesian educators to boost global competitiveness and research innovation.
Featuring Dr. Angela Farrell, Senior Lecturer in TESOL/Applied Linguistics at the University of Limerick, as the keynote speaker, the interactive session provided participants with a comprehensive roadmap for overseas doctoral studies. Moderated by Yanuar Dwi P., Ph.D., the training guided the 300 participating lecturers through crucial phases of Ph.D. preparation, including:
Understanding the commitments required for overseas Ph.D. study.
Identifying relevant, current research topics and engaging with academic literature.
Structuring a robust and competitive doctoral research proposal.
Navigating overseas doctoral study environments and securing funding opportunities.
To ensure sustainable outcomes, APSPBI has announced a strategic follow-up to the workshop. Participants will be invited to join an intensive Coaching Clinic facilitated by the APSPBI expert team, providing peer discussion, mentoring, and direct feedback to finalize their research proposals for university admissions and scholarship applications.
This collaboration marks a significant milestone in APSPBI’s ongoing commitment to fostering academic excellence, international networking, and professional development for English language educators in Indonesia.