About the BRC
The Borneo Research Council (BRC), established in 1968, is a non-profit international organisation. It aims to advance knowledge in the social, biological and medical sciences as they relate to Borneo. The Council is composed of an international group of scholars engaged in research in Borneo.
The Council's goals are to:
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Promote scientific research in the social, biological, and medical sciences in Borneo;
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Permit the research community, interested Borneo government departments, and others to keep abreast of ongoing research and its results;
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Serve as a vehicle for drawing attention to urgent research and its results;
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Coordinate the flow of information on Borneo research arising from many diverse sources;
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Disseminate rapidly the initial results of research activity;
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Inform the interested public on research in Borneo.
Other functions include providing advice and assistance to those enganged in research, conservation activities, and the practical application of research results.
One of the ways the BRC achieves such aims is through the BRC Conferences. It also produces a wide variety of publications, including the Borneo Research Bulletin, and a range of monographs and reference works. For more information please visit the BRC Website.
"The Borneo Research Council, Inc., is an apolitical organization. Its purpose is to encourage and promote research among the people of the seven political units of Borneo. Recognizing and respecting differences of opinions, the council has from its inception attempted to avoid involvement in political issues. At the same time, the officers and board of directors recognize and respect the rights and responsibilities of individual fellows and members as scientists and scholars to speak on policy issues where appropriate on the basis of their studies and research. The officers and board of directors also encourage scholars and scientists to make their research and scholarly findings available to inform discussions of policy matters." (from the website)