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Karlygash Polatbekova and Maksat Aitzhanov, third-year doctoral students of the Department of Pedagogy and Psychology at the Faculty of Education and Humanities of Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University, completed a research internship from 1 September to 1 October 2026 at the prestigious Gazi University in Ankara, the Republic of Türkiye, under the supervision of Professor Mehmet Akif Sözer.

The main purpose of the research internship was to enhance the doctoral students’ research competencies, deepen the scientific and methodological foundations of their dissertation research, become acquainted with international research practices, and strengthen academic ties with international scholars.

During the internship, the doctoral students became acquainted with the research areas and academic environment of Gazi University and exchanged knowledge, experience, and ideas with members of the academic staff within the scope of their dissertation topics. Theoretical and methodological aspects of their research were discussed, and valuable recommendations were provided on the effective and systematic organization of scientific research.

In addition, the doctoral students received professional guidance on the application of modern research methods, the analysis and systematization of research findings, the preparation of scientific articles, and the publication of research results in academic journals. They also made extensive use of the university library resources and worked with national and international academic literature, contemporary research, and scholarly publications related to their dissertation topics.

The experience gained during the research internship contributed to the development of the doctoral students’ professional and research competencies, broadened their academic horizons, strengthened international scientific ties, and helped deepen the content of their dissertation research.

Upon successful completion of the internship, Karlygash Polatbekova and Maksat Aitzhanov were awarded certificates confirming their completion of the research internship at Gazi University. This represents one of the significant outcomes of their professional development and the valuable experience they gained in an international academic and research environment.

International research internships play an important role in the professional development of young researchers, their integration into the international academic community, the acquisition of advanced research experience, and the establishment of opportunities for future scientific collaboration.

We express our sincere gratitude to Professor Mehmet Akif Sözer of Gazi University for his academic supervision, valuable professional guidance, generous sharing of expertise, and continuous support throughout the internship!

We wish our doctoral students every success in their future academic endeavors, new achievements, and productive research!