In accordance with Article 31 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Science and Technology Policy”, in order to encourage scientists and research staff of scientific organizations and organizations of higher and (or) postgraduate education who have contributed to the development of science and technology, the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan (hereinafter referred to as the Ministry) announces a **competition for the annual award “Best Researcher”.**

Applications for participation in the competition shall be submitted electronically through the Ministry’s information system at [https://scicontest2026.kz](https://scicontest2026.kz) within **20 calendar days** from the date of publication of the competition announcement.

The applicant’s scientific achievements will be evaluated according to the following criteria, in accordance with the Rules for Awarding the Annual Prize “Best Researcher” ([https://adilet.zan.kz/rus/docs/V2400035570](https://adilet.zan.kz/rus/docs/V2400035570)):

1. Possession of an academic degree recognized in the Republic of Kazakhstan;
2. Possession of an academic title conferred by the authorized body;
3. Management of scientific projects and programmes in the selected field of research;
4. Availability and quality of scientific results in the selected field of research (articles and/or reviews in peer-reviewed journals, monographs published by domestic and foreign publishing houses, including chapters in monographs, patents, and other research outputs);
5. Publication of articles in prestigious international peer-reviewed journals in the selected field of research, co-authored with leading foreign scientists;
6. Teaching one or more academic disciplines at an organization of higher and (or) postgraduate education during the previous year;
7. Training of specialists who have been awarded the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Doctor by Profile;
8. Verified results of scientific and scientific-technical activities involving implementation in production;
9. Public engagement aimed at improving the quality, effectiveness and impact of scientific research.

Qualitative and Quantitative Indicators for the Assessment of Scientific Achievements(https://www.gov.kz/uploads/2026/11/4/f5ab12316ac4bf8c5aebfbca11364d410b1218453e02b2ed3cc13b1efda5ec7e_original.7304299.pdf)

Contact person:Syrym Amangazyuly Rakhymzhanov, Chief Expert of the Science Committee of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Tel.: +7 (7172) 74-23-89.

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the International Scientific and Practical Conference “CHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY: SCIENTIFIC ACHIEVEMENTS AND NEW HORIZONS FOR DEVELOPMENT” We invite scientists, university lecturers, school teachers, PhD students, master’s students, and undergraduate students to take part in the International Scientific and Practical Conference “CHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY: SCIENTIFIC ACHIEVEMENTS AND NEW HORIZONS FOR DEVELOPMENT” dedicated to the 125th anniversary of the birth of Abiken Bekturovich Bekturov, an outstanding chemist, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor, Academician of the Academy of Sciences of the Kazakh SSR, and founder of chemical science in Kazakhstan
December 11, 2026
Co-chairs of the Organizing Committee:
Altynbek Nuhuly, Doctor of Chemical Sciences, Professor, Academician of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Chairman of the Management Board and Rector of Pavlodar Pedagogical University named after Alkey Margulan.
Nurlan Amirovich Medetov, Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Chairman of the Management Board and Rector of Toraighyrov University.
Venue: NJSC “Toraighyrov University”, 64 Lomov Street, Pavlodar, Main Academic Building (GUK).
Format: offline (in-person) and online (hybrid)
The conference will address current issues in the chemical industry across the following sections:
1.Scientific legacy of Academician Abiken Bekturovich Bekturov and current trends in the development of chemical science
2.Chemical education: modern teaching methods, digital technologies, and research activities
3.Chemistry and environmental safety: sustainable technologies and rational use of resources
4.Fundamental and applied chemistry: modern research and discoveries
5. Modern chemical technologies and innovative solutions for industry
Following the conference, a collection of scientific articles will be published. The collection will be issued in electronic format (PDF), and participants will receive electronic certificates.

Submission deadline: November 27, 2026 (inclusive), ONLY through the website www.sci-conf.tou.edu.kz. Articles submitted AFTER THE DEADLINE or sent BY E-MAIL will NOT BE ACCEPTED!

Dear students,

Applications are now open for participation in the Academic Mobility Program for study during the spring semester of the 2026–2027 academic year at universities in the CIS countries of Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan. The competition is open to first, second, third-year bachelor’s students, as well as master’s students, studying under a state educational grant or on a tuition-paying basis.

Tuition fees at the host university are waived. Students are responsible for covering their travel, accommodation, meals, medical insurance and document-processing expenses.

Main selection criteria:

• strong academic performance throughout the entire period of study (a minimum GPA of 2.7);

• knowledge of a foreign language is not required.

Required documents:

1. Student application form and agreement — 2 copies.

2. Copy of the passport of a citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

3. Academic transcript certified with the university seal (to be requested from the Student Service Center).

4. Medical certificate, Form No. 075, and fluorography results.

5. Four 3 × 4 cm photographs.

6. Recommendation letter from the Head of the Department and the Dean of the Faculty.

7. Parental consent letter for studying abroad.

List of partner universities in the CIS countries

Azerbaijan

1. Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University

Official website: https://asoiu.edu.az/

2. Baku Slavic University

Official website: https://bsu-uni.edu.az/

3. Azerbaijan University of Languages

Official website: https://adu.edu.az/ru

4. Azerbaijan Technical University

Official website: https://www.aztu.edu.az/

5. Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction

Official website: https://www.azmiu.edu.az/ru

6. Azerbaijan State University of Economics (UNEC)

Official website: https://unec.edu.az/ru/

7. Sumgait State University

Official website: https://sdu.edu.az/en

Uzbekistan

1. Tashkent State Transport University

Official website: https://tstu.uz/ru/

2. Samarkand State University named after Sharof Rashidov

Official website: https://www.samdu.uz/ru

3. Tashkent State Technical University named after Islam Karimov

Official website: https://tdtu.uz/

Kyrgyzstan

1. Kyrgyz State Technical University named after I. Razzakov

Official website: https://kstu.kg/

2. Kyrgyz State University named after I. Arabaev

Official website: https://arabaevksu.edu.kg/ru

Application deadline: November 25, 2026.

Documents must be submitted to the Department of International Cooperation, Office 110.

Contact information: phone: +7 (7182) 67-36-85, extension 12-05;

e-mail: cam@tou.edu.kz.

Program coordinators: Zhibek Abaykyzy and Aruzhan Kairatkyzy.