Evidence Based Science Policy in Emerging Economies

While science plays a central role in economic growth, the production of new knowledge is predominantly concentrated in a handful of high-income countries. Scientists in low- and middle-income countries often face significant challenges in their careers, ranging from the availability of resources and infrastructure, access to international networks and collaborators, language and similar barriers. 

While there exists a number of potential policies and programs to support scientists in low- and middle-income countries, ranging from training programs to funding opportunities and network building activities, it is critical to better understand which policies and programs are most effective in supporting the careers of scientists and ultimately, scientific output. 

In this project, the researchers seek to collaborate with Indonesia's research and innovation agency, Badan Riset dan Inovasi Nasional (BRIN), on the randomized evaluation of (a subset of) BRIN's programs and policies devised to support scientists and the science ecosystem in Indonesia. Specifically, the researchers propose to collaborate on the evaluation of features of the visiting researcher programs under BRIN's talent management directorate.