Project Office for Science Development

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Project Office for Science Development

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About Us

The Project Office for Science Development is a structural unit established to coordinate and advance the scientific and innovation activities of Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University.

Our Main Areas of Activity:

- Coordinating scientific projects based on project management principles and enhancing their effectiveness;

- Strengthening the integration of science and education and fostering the potential of young researchers;

- Enhancing scientific and innovation infrastructure and promoting the widespread adoption of digital technologies;

- Improving the university’s research and innovation performance and strengthening its international scientific reputation.

Our services include comprehensive support for scientific projects throughout their entire lifecycle, research coordination, and effective management of research outcomes.

Our Key Services:

Project Management and Coordination

Planning, implementation, and monitoring of all the university’s research projects;
Developing and implementing results-oriented action plans;
Providing methodological support to enhance the effectiveness of research projects.

Development of Project Ideas and Support for Grant Applications

Supporting new research ideas and initiatives;
Assisting in the preparation of applications for national and international grant competitions;
Providing consultations and administrative support to research teams, including assistance with documentation.

Development of Research and Innovation Infrastructure

Establishing and modernizing laboratories and integrating them into the e-Labs system;
Ensuring the efficient use of research equipment and transparency in the management of research infrastructure.

Integration of Science and Education

Engaging undergraduate and master's students in research projects (research-based learning);
Integrating research findings into the educational process;
Strengthening academic and research collaborations.

Development of Research Databases and Digitalization

Creating databases of research projects, researchers, and research outcomes;
Automating research reporting and implementing data-driven decision-making systems.

Enhancing Research Performance at National and International Levels

Increasing the publication activity of academic staff;
Enhancing the university’s research and innovation reputation;
Strengthening the university’s position in international research rankings and evaluation systems.

Methodological and Organizational Support

Organizing scientific events (forums, conferences, and seminars);
Providing consultations and support to researchers, early-career researchers, and doctoral students;
Promoting a culture of quality in research management.

Key Responsibilities of the Project Office for Science Development:

- Coordinating the university’s research activities and enhancing their effectiveness through modern project management approaches;

- Conducting monitoring and analysis based on strategic objectives and performance indicators, and developing results-oriented action plans;

- Supporting the initiation of research projects (idea generation and preparation for participation in grant competitions), and providing methodological and administrative assistance in preparing project proposals;

- Overseeing the planning and implementation of research projects, monitoring budget execution, and tracking periodic reporting and project outcomes;

- Organizing the establishment, modernization, and efficient utilization of laboratories to support the university’s research activities;

- Integrating laboratories into the e-Labs system and ensuring the transparent and efficient operation of research infrastructure;

- Integrating research activities into the educational process and engaging undergraduate and master's students in research projects through research-based learning;

- Strengthening the integration of education and research by incorporating research findings into academic programmes and course content;

- Introducing digital technologies into research management, promoting data-driven decision-making, and utilizing analytical tools;

- Establishing a unified database of the university’s research projects, researchers, and research outcomes;

- Providing professional support to academic staff in project planning, identifying funding opportunities, increasing publication activity, and upgrading laboratory equipment;

- Improving the university’s research and innovation performance and strengthening its competitiveness at national and international levels;

- Ensuring the implementation of assignments and projects entrusted by the Vice-Rector for Science and Strategic Development and the Department of Science.