The Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan has opened applications for the national competitions "Best University Teacher – 2026" and "Best Researcher – 2026".
Dear colleagues!
We invite the teaching staff of Esil University to take an active part in the competitions! Taking part is an opportunity to present your professional and research achievements, gain national recognition and contribute to the university's research and teaching potential.
1. "Best University Teacher – 2026" competition
The competition is open to full-time teachers of the university who are citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan and have at least five years of continuous research and teaching experience at the time of application.
The competition is held in two stages:
- Stage I (within the university) – 5 to 18 November 2026;
- Stage II (national) – 1 to 12 December 2026.
To take part, register and upload the required documents in the information system:
https://universitycontest2026.kz/
The main documents include:
- an application for participation in the competition;
- information on qualitative and quantitative performance indicators for the last five years (2022–2026);
- an annual work plan and schedule for the 2026–2027 academic year;
- a personnel record sheet;
- a copy of an identity document.
The winners receive the title "Best University Teacher", a corresponding certificate and a state grant of 2,000 MCI.
2. "Best Researcher – 2026" competition
The Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan has also announced the annual competition for the "Best Researcher" award.
The competition is open to university scientists who have made a significant contribution to the development of national science and technology.
Applicants' research achievements are assessed against a number of criteria, including:
- an academic degree and academic title;
- leadership of research projects and programmes;
- publications in peer-reviewed journals, monographs and patents;
- international research cooperation;
- training of research staff (PhD holders and doctors in the field);
- implementation of the results of research and scientific and technical activities;
- teaching and public activities.
Applications are accepted electronically through the Ministry's information system within 20 calendar days from the date the announcement was published (from 5 November 2026).
Detailed information about the competition, the conditions of participation and the application procedure is available on the official website:
https://www.gov.kz/org/science/press/news/details/1324354?lang=ru