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Scientific Department

West Kazakhstan medical university after named Marat Ospanov

Information about the department

About us

The Scientific Department of Marat Ospanov West Kazakhstan Medical University provides comprehensive support for the development of the University’s research activities. The Department assists academic staff in achieving significant research outcomes and increasing publication performance, as well as ensures information support for scientific research.

Our Mission

Our mission is to stimulate and support the University’s scientific activities by creating favorable conditions for the successful implementation of research projects and the enhancement of scientific potential. We focus on ensuring that the University’s research activities comply with current international standards and the legislative requirements of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Goals and Objectives of the Department

The primary goal of the Department is to manage and systematize the University’s scientific information and to support staff in promoting their research achievements and publication activity.

Key objectives of the Department include:

  • Coordination of information support for the University’s research activities, including participation in competitive calls and the implementation of grant-funded research projects.
  • Organization and administration of internal university research project competitions aimed at supporting research activities of academic staff.
  • Financing research projects through university grant programs, including support for faculty and staff research initiatives, as well as small research grants focused on addressing specific scientific challenges.

Main Functions of the Department

  1. Research Support and Coordination
    The Department provides comprehensive support for scientific research, facilitates the identification of promising research areas, and supports research projects throughout all stages of implementation.
  2. Monitoring of Scientific Publications and Innovation Activities
    We monitor scientific publications, research reports, and innovative developments, and study national and international research trends to strengthen the University’s position in the global scientific community.
  3. Preparation of Information and Review Materials
    The Department prepares informational and review materials for University management, governmental bodies, and the scientific community, aimed at improving research efficiency and enhancing the University’s academic reputation.
  4. Participation in Strategic Development of Research
    The Scientific Department actively participates in shaping strategic directions for the development of the University’s research activities and supports the identification of priority research areas.
  5. Evaluation of Research Performance
    We assess the University’s research performance based on key indicators, including publication output, patent activity, participation in scientific events, and the implementation of research projects.
  6. Information and Organizational Support of Research Projects
    The Department ensures the collection, systematization, and dissemination of scientific information, and provides support to academic staff in preparing research proposals and participating in grant and competitive funding programs.

Regulatory legal acts

The research activities of the University, as stated, are carried out in accordance with a number of regulatory legal acts. In particular, these include:

— Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated July 1, 2024 No. 103-VIII “On Science and Technological Policy”;

— Rules on basic and program-targeted funding of scientific and (or) scientific and technical activities, grant funding, commercialization of the results of scientific and (or) scientific and technical activities, as well as funding of organizations conducting fundamental scientific research, approved by Order of the Acting Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated November 6, 2023 No. 563 (hereinafter – the Funding Rules), as amended;

— Rules for the procurement of goods, works and services for the implementation of scientific research by higher and (or) postgraduate education organizations and scientific organizations, approved by Order of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated November 26, 2024 No. 538 (hereinafter – Order No. 538), as amended;

— Rules for remuneration of scientific workers, approved by Order of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated December 25, 2024 No. 592 (hereinafter – the Remuneration Rules), as amended.

These documents form the foundation for the development of scientific research and education within the University, ensuring their compliance with current legislative requirements.

In accordance with Article 23 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Science,” the scientific activity of the University was accredited by the Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan on September 16, 2024, as a subject of scientific and scientific-technical activity (Certificate No. MK000626).