On 9 October 2026, the Institute of Zoology hosted an informational and methodological seminar for young researchers on preparing and submitting applications for the Zhas Galym research grant competition.
The seminar was delivered by:
— Gulzhanat Bakhytovna Tanabekova — Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Academic Secretary of the Institute of Zoology, Senior Researcher at the Laboratory of Entomology, and recipient of a Zhas Galym grant for 2022–2024;
— Azamat Yershibulov — PhD, Senior Researcher at the U. U. Uspanov Kazakh Research Institute of Soil Science and Agrochemistry, recipient of a Zhas Galym grant for 2024–2026, and specialist in soil science, geography, and geographic information technologies.
During the seminar, the participants were introduced to the main requirements of the competition documentation, the structure of a research proposal, project evaluation criteria, and the principles of developing a research team, work plan, and project budget. Particular attention was paid to substantiating the relevance and scientific novelty of the proposed research, formulating the project’s aim and objectives, selecting appropriate research methods, and defining the expected results.
The speakers shared their practical experience in preparing competitive grant applications, provided recommendations for improving proposal quality, and answered questions from the Institute’s young researchers. The seminar contributed to strengthening the participants’ competencies in research project development and encouraged their active participation in research grant competitions.
13.10.2026