Pekanbaru, March 13, 2026 — The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Riau (FISIP UNRI), organized a Research and Community Service Proposal Clinic funded through the Universitas Riau DIPA Budget for the 2026 Fiscal Year on Friday (13/3/2026) at 13:00 WIB. The activity took place in the DPH Meeting Room on the 2nd Floor of the Dean’s Building, FISIP Universitas Riau.
This activity is part of the faculty’s effort to improve the quality of research and community service proposals submitted by lecturers within FISIP UNRI. Through this proposal clinic, lecturers received guidance and deeper understanding regarding the preparation of proposals in accordance with the regulations and standards set by Universitas Riau.
The event was attended by the Dean of FISIP Universitas Riau, the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs, the Vice Dean for Finance and General Affairs, as well as lecturers from all study programs within FISIP UNRI. The presence of the faculty leadership together with lecturers reflects a shared commitment to strengthening academic culture, particularly in the areas of research and community service, which are essential components of the university’s tridharma.
The event was officially opened by the Dean of FISIP Universitas Riau, Dr. Meyzi Heriyanto, S.Sos., M.Si. In his remarks, Dr. Meyzi emphasized that the proposal clinic represents a strategic step by the faculty to encourage greater productivity and improve the quality of research and community service within FISIP UNRI.
According to him, the quality of proposals is a crucial factor in determining the success of securing funding for research and community service projects. Therefore, through this activity, lecturers are expected to develop proposals that are more systematic, well-directed, and competitive.
The session was moderated by the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs of FISIP Universitas Riau, Dr. Auradian Marta, S.IP., M.Si., who guided the discussion and interaction between the speaker and participants throughout the activity.
The event continued with a presentation delivered by the resource person Prof. Dr. Neni Hermita, M.Pd. In her presentation, she explained various key aspects of preparing research and community service proposals funded through the Universitas Riau DIPA scheme for the 2026 Fiscal Year. The material covered the proposal writing structure, strengthening research substance, aligning research topics with the university’s policy direction, as well as strategies for preparing proposals with greater potential to secure funding.
The UNRI DIPA research funding scheme itself is provided by Universitas Riau as a form of institutional support to strengthen lecturers’ research and community service activities. Through this funding scheme, lecturers are encouraged to produce high-quality research that is relevant to societal needs and capable of making meaningful contributions to the development of knowledge, addressing social issues, and improving the academic performance of higher education institutions. Therefore, a thorough understanding of proposal submission mechanisms, proposal substance, targeted outputs, and accountability processes is essential for every applicant.
The activity also featured a discussion and question-and-answer session between participants and the speaker. During this session, lecturers took the opportunity to consult and discuss various aspects of the proposals they plan to submit, including refining research ideas, ensuring methodological suitability, assessing budget feasibility, and determining expected research and community service outputs.
Through this Proposal Clinic activity, it is expected that FISIP UNRI lecturers will be able to produce research and community service proposals that are of higher quality, more competitive, and aligned with the standards of the university’s internal funding scheme, thereby enhancing academic performance while strengthening the university’s contribution to knowledge development and community empowerment. (Enggy-RIRY)
