INDONESIAN SCHOLARSHIP AND RESEARCH SUPPORT FOUNDATION
Cultivating Scholars and Scholarship in and for Indonesia
Cultivating Scholars and Scholarship in and for Indonesia
About the ISRSF
The Indonesian Scholarship and Research Support Foundation (ISRSF), or Yayasan Beasiswa dan Dukungan Penelitian Indonesian, is an organization created in 2012 by Indonesian and American scholars to promote social science research in Indonesia by Indonesians. The Foundation is an independent non-profit, and non-partisan philanthropic organization that channels financial support from a diverse group Indonesian donors.
ISRSF is devoted to fostering a new generation of Indonesian social scientists trained at the world’s top-tier universities committed to the production of world-class research. In additional to scholarships, ISRSF provides support to Indonesian institutions that create environments conducive to research and publication. A network of Institutes for Advanced Research (IFAR) was established in 2021 to stimulate social science research about Indonesia and by Indonesians.
About the Scholarship
As part of our commitment to support Indonesian social scientists, we have established a new scholarship for Indonesian economists at SOAS University of London. Recipients of SOAS Arryman Scholarships will receive support for studies leading to a doctoral degree in economics, economic policy, development economics, or international development studies.
About the Scholarship
• Full tuition
• Stipend (housing and living allowance)
• One round trip air-ticket Jakarta-London-Jakarta
• Visa fees
• Health insurance
• Postdoc at the Institutes for Advanced Research (IFAR Consortium) upon graduation
Scholarship Conditions
• Having been selected by ISRSF, candidates sign an agreement with ISRSF stipulating scholarship conditions.
• Selected candidates be officially admitted by the Economics Department of SOAS University of London.
Who Can Apply
Requirements:
• Indonesian citizens, not older than 35 years.
• Having a strong commitment to return to Indonesia as a full-time scholar upon completion of the PhD degree.
• Hold a bachelor’s degree (Strata 1) with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
• English Language:
~ For ISRSF Selection:
◦ IELTS Academic / for UKVI / Indicator: minimum Score 5.0 overall, with 5.0 in all sub-score
◦ PTE Academic: minimum 50 overall, with 50 in all sub-score; or
◦ TOEFL iBT: minimum 87 overall, with at least 20 in all sub-score ('My Best Scores' not accepted).
~ Once selected by ISRSF, SOAS may require additional evidence of English proficiency. Full details: SOAS English Language Requirements
• Complete an online application form, including an academic or professional publication essay and two reccomendations.
Timeline
• Application deadline: January 31, 2026
• Administrative Review: February 2026
• Interviews: March 2026
• Announcement of selected candidates (via email) March 31, 2026
Contact: info@isrsf.org