Program of the scientific internships in the World laboratories – 2027

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The Shakhmardan Yessenov Foundation announces its annual competition offering 10 grants to undergraduate and master’s students, medical interns, and active researchers to undertake research internships at leading scientific and research laboratories around the world for up to 90 calendar days.

IF YOU:

• are a citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan residing in Kazakhstan;
• are a student at a Kazakhstani higher education institution or an active researcher;
• study or work in one of the following fields: natural sciences, mathematics and statistics; information and communication technologies; engineering, manufacturing and construction; healthcare;
• have a GPA of 3.3 or higher;
• have English language proficiency of at least B2;
• have achievements in scientific olympiads and competitions and a demonstrated interest in a specific scientific field;
• are interested in pursuing a PhD degree and continuing your scientific career in Kazakhstan —

you have the opportunity to RECEIVE A GRANT AND UNDERTAKE A RESEARCH INTERNSHIP IN 2027!

To participate in the competition, complete the online application on the Foundation’s website and submit the required documents from October 5 through November 4, 2026, inclusive.

The application deadline is November 4, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Astana time (GMT+5).

Required documents:

• ID scan;
• An essay on the following topic: “The research I would like to conduct”.
  The essay should contain answers to the following questions: what research experience do you have? how do you envision the research you would like to conduct and what can be done to accomplish it?
• Transcripts (all semesters of study);
• Bachelor’s degree diploma with grades or a diploma from the last place of study (for Master’s students and Research Specialists) – no more than 1 document;
• Curriculum Vitae.

Additional documents:

• Certificates in Science – no more than 3 certificates;
• Certificates in active involvement in public life and volunteering – no more than 2 certificates;
• Publications – no more than 2 publications;
• Recommendation of a research supervisor/the vice-rector or rector of the university – no more than 1 document.

The application and essay may be submitted in Kazakh, Russian or English. Certificates, diplomas, recommendations and other supporting documents may be submitted in their original language.

The Program offers 10 grants for research internships at leading scientific and research laboratories around the world for up to 90 calendar days.

DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE!