Politap Holds Selection of 2025 Internally Funded Research and Community Service Proposals

Ketapang, 14 May 2025 — Politeknik Negeri Ketapang (Ketapang State Polytechnic) once again held the Selection of 2025 Internally Funded Research and Community Service Proposals online via Zoom Meeting on 14 May 2025. The event was attended by lecturers from all 9 study programs, including the new Study Program, Agribusiness Management.

The selection process was officially opened by the Director of Politeknik Negeri Ketapang and involved two competent reviewers from prominent polytechnics in Indonesia, namely:

1. Prof. Dr. Narsih, STP., MP from Politeknik Negeri Pontianak, who was responsible for reviewing research and community service proposals in the field of agriculture and community service.
2. Dr. Ir. Anis Rosyidah, S.Pd., S.ST., M.T from Politeknik Negeri Jakarta, who evaluated proposals in engineering fields such as Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Mining Technology, and Electrical Technology.

The details of the evaluated proposals are as follows:

Research

1. Basic Research: 8 proposals
2. Applied Research: 15 proposals
3. Flagship Research: 3 proposals
4. Assignment Research: 1 proposal

Community Service

1. Study Program Fostered Village-Based: 8 proposals
2. Regional Flagship Community Service-Based: 5 proposals

This event reflects the institution's commitment to fostering a sustainable culture of research and community service among faculty members. Through a competitive selection process, the funded programs are expected to deliver high quality and generate real impact, both in advancing knowledge and contributing to the community.

This research and community service cycle runs from the guideline socialization phase in April through implementation and final reporting scheduled for completion in December 2025.

Through this activity, Politeknik Negeri Ketapang continues to demonstrate its role as a vocational higher education institution that not only focuses on teaching, but also actively engages in scientific advancement and community empowerment. (finn)