OUTGOING INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH INTERNSHIP FOR EAGI STAFF AND FACULTY

An outgoing international research internship is an opportunity for EAGI staff and faculty members to undertake scientific and research training at foreign universities, research centers, laboratories, and other specialized organizations with the aim of developing professional and research competencies, establishing international research connections, preparing joint publications, and implementing international projects.

The internship may be undertaken within international and national funding programs, as well as at the participant’s own expense or with financial support from the host organization.

Who can participate?

The international research internship is open to:

• faculty members;
• research staff;
• administrative and other Institute staff whose professional activities are related to professional or research development;
• staff members involved in ongoing research projects and grants.

Funding options

Participants may independently choose an appropriate source of funding for their internship. An international research internship may be undertaken with a scholarship, grant, grant funding, or other form of financial support.

1. International programs and scholarships

EAGI staff and faculty members may participate in international academic and research mobility programs, including but not limited to: Erasmus+; TÜBİTAK; COST; Türkiye Scholarships (Türkiye Bursları); Bolashak; DAAD; international research grants and scholarships offered by foreign universities and research organizations; other international programs providing funding for research or academic mobility.

The main requirement is that the participant independently obtains the relevant scholarship, grant, or other form of funding and complies with the requirements of the respective program.

2. Research grants of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Faculty members and research staff may also undertake international research internships within their ongoing research projects funded by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Funding may include:

• Grant Funding (GF);
• Program-Targeted Funding (PTF);
• Targeted Funding and other forms of research funding;
• other national research programs and projects that provide for expenses related to international research mobility, internships, business trips, or other research-related activities.

In this case, the possibility of undertaking the internship abroad is determined by the terms of the relevant research project, its budget, and applicable funding regulations.

3. Funding from the host organization

The internship may be funded by the host foreign university, research center, laboratory, international organization, or other partner organization.

In this case, the participant must obtain an official invitation letter from the host organization specifying the dates, objectives, internship program, and funding arrangements.

4. Self-funding

A staff member may also undertake an international research internship at their own expense.

In this case, the trip must be agreed upon with the Institute in advance, and the participant must provide documents confirming the purpose and program of the stay.

Objectives of the international research internship

The internship may be aimed at:

• conducting scientific research;
• working with international academic databases, archives, laboratories, and research resources;
• participating in international scientific conferences, seminars, symposia, and forums;
• preparing and publishing research articles;
• preparing and publishing monographs;
• preparing joint research publications with foreign researchers;
• implementing joint research projects;
• developing international research cooperation;
• establishing new partnerships with foreign universities and research organizations;
• exchanging experience and studying international best practices;
• developing joint educational and research projects.

How to find an internship host organization?

If a staff member has already identified a foreign university, research organization, or research center, they should contact the host organization independently and obtain an official invitation letter.

If the internship destination has not yet been identified, the participant may:

• independently search for a suitable foreign organization through international academic and research platforms;
• contact the Institute’s international partners;
• use contacts of foreign universities and research organizations with which the Institute already cooperates;
• contact the Department of International Cooperation and Internationalization for consultation;
• apply to the Department of International Cooperation and Internationalization to receive information about available programs, host organizations, and international mobility opportunities.

If the internship host organization has already been identified, the following documents must be provided:

1. An official invitation letter from the host organization;
2. An internship program or research plan specifying the objectives, dates, and main activities;
3. A copy of the passport;
4. Information about the source of internship funding;
5. If necessary, documents confirming the receipt of a grant, scholarship, or other form of funding.

Upon completion of the internship

Upon completion of the international research internship, the participant is required to submit copies of the following supporting documents to the Department of International Cooperation and Internationalization:

• a report on the work completed and the results of the internship;
• the internship program;
• a certificate or other document confirming participation in or completion of the internship;
• copies of round-trip air tickets or other travel documents;
• if available, publications, conference materials, joint research outputs, letters of appreciation, or other results of the internship.

The results of the international research internship may contribute to the development of the Institute’s international research cooperation, preparation of joint projects and publications, development of grant applications, and establishment of new partnership agreements.