PARE Spring School 2026 at Universitas Gadjah Mada

Overview of the Program:
The OGGs(PARE)offers graduate students, especially master-degree students, the opportunity to work together with other students majoring in different fields with diverse national and cultural backgrounds to create solutions to various issues related to the sustainable management and use of resources in the PARE (Populations-Activities-Resources-Environments) chain.

ASEAN countries have experienced rapid economic growth in recent years, resulting in expansion of middle-class populations and residential concentrations in cities. These urbanization phenomena, that is, the concentration of populations and related activities – cause the depletion of fossil fuels, water and land resources as well as the deterioration of environments. This exacerbates food shortages as well as sanitary and nutritional problems among the poor in particular. These worsening conditions result in higher mortality rates, which are then counterbalanced by higher birth rates and further population growth.
As this vicious cycle in the PARE (Populations-Activities-Resources-Environments) chain strongly affects the global environment, a broad array of activities are needed to solve the problems that arise. These should cover both rural and urban areas and encompass a variety of sectors including forest conservation and development, waste management, biomass utilization, transportation, renewable energy promotion and energy conservation.

To produce leaders and create a network to tackle these issues, eight universities in Indonesia, Japan and Thailand have joined to form the PARE consortium and conduct a joint education program called the “Graduate Program for Fostering Frontiers of Practical Solutions in a Populations-Activities- Resources-Environments (PARE) Chain” (PARE Program).
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Program Period and Timeline:
February 6-17,2026 at Universitas Gadjah Mada

Fees:
IDR 1.500.000 for Indonesian Students and USD 250 for International Students. (For Indonesian Students (exclude UGM Students) and International Students the fee is including accommodation at UGM Kinanti Residence. Visa fee is included for International Students.)
Transportation to UGM and meals are at your own expense.

Eligibility:
1) Be currently enrolled in a master’s or doctoral degree program, and remain enrolled throughout
the Spring School period.
2) Be motivated and willing to contribute to solving PARE-related issues in Asia, or be currently
engaged in a research course/project aligned with the PARE outlook, with an interest in gaining
fieldwork experience and further expanding their knowledge.
3) English Language Proficiency Test
A TOEIC score of at least 550
TOEFL scores of at least 500 (ITP) or 61 (iBT)
An IELTS score of at least 5
Other English language certifications that are comparable to the above

How to Apply:
To sign up for the program, please prepare the following documents and apply through this form by 3 December 2025 (14.00 WIB):

Application Procedure
1) Obtain the application forms from PARE Liaison Office of your university (IRO ITB)
Submit the following documents in consultation with your academic advisor/supervisor.
a) Form 1: PARE Spring2026 Application Form
b) Certificate of Enrollment issued by home institution or photocopy of student ID card
(kindly contact your study program)
c) Photo (3X4cm, Color & Clear, taken within latest six months)
d) Passport Copy