Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) provides specific administrative support for interdisciplinary research teams, ensuring that researchers can focus on advancing knowledge and making groundbreaking discoveries. Administrative support plays a critical role in research by managing budgets, grant proposals, travel arrangements, and scheduling, allowing researchers to dedicate their time to their work. Without these services, researchers would be burdened with administrative tasks that could hinder their ability to conduct research effectively. As the backbone of successful research teams, administrative support ensures smooth operations and fosters innovation.
ITS extends its administrative support not only to regular researchers but also to interdisciplinary research teams. For instance, ITS organizes Latihan Kepemimpinan dan Manajemen Riset (Training for Leadership and Research Management), where participants learn about patent regulations, ethics in research and publication, interdisciplinary collaboration, analytical thinking, and other essential aspects of research management. This program aims to equip researchers, particularly those involved in interdisciplinary collaboration, with the necessary knowledge and skills. Furthermore, in 2023, ITS established the University Leadership Development Center (ULDC) as an integrated platform for leadership, talent management, and cultural transformation. ULDC enhances the capabilities of ITS staff, including those managing interdisciplinary research projects, by providing structured administrative support and leadership training.
Additionally, ITS now has 12 study centers, which serve as hubs for interdisciplinary research and collaboration across various fields. These study centers facilitate knowledge exchange, provide research infrastructure, and support interdisciplinary initiatives that contribute to solving complex global challenges. ITS ensures that science and non-science research teams receive equal support, reflecting its commitment to fostering research excellence across disciplines.
