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MOSE RK grants, Nazarbayev University research, Bolashak program, Baikonur and Kazakh space. Without academic jargon.

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Madiyev and NASA Chief Discuss Cooperation at Baikonur
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Madiyev and NASA Chief Discuss Cooperation at Baikonur

Zhaslan Madiyev and NASA chief Jared Isaacman discussed space science, satellite technologies, Earth remote sensing and specialist training at Baikonur.

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Science grants and funding

Science Foundation of Kazakhstan, MOSE grants, Bolashak scholarship, foreign internships.

Space research

Baikonur, KazSat satellites, Kazakh cosmonauts and Kazcosmos projects.

Innovation and applied science

Biotech, quantum computing, hydrogen energy, CRISPR and Kazakh patents.

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SpudCell completes a cell-like cycle but is not yet alive

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Meta unveils Brain2Qwerty v2 for decoding typed text from brain signals

Brain2Qwerty v2 decodes sentences from continuous MEG recordings made while a person types. The study involved nine healthy…

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Photonic Computing: Can Light Replace Traditional Processors?

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The Lost Planet: The Third Ice Giant and Its Moons

The Lost Planet: The Third Ice Giant and Its Moons

Third Ice Giant: What the Study Says According to data cited in the Space.com article, new research indicates…

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X-59 NASA: Tests as Part of the Quesst Mission 2026

X-59 NASA: Tests as Part of the Quesst Mission 2026

NASA's X-59 research aircraft continues its series of test flights over Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California.

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Landsat Science Team: First Meeting of 2026

Landsat Science Team: First Meeting of 2026

The Landsat science team for the 2026–2030 period held its first in-person meeting from May 5 to 7,…

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Practical guides

Guide 01

MOSE RK grants 2026

Available competitions, grant sizes, how to submit an application.

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Bolashak scholarship

2026 conditions, documents, language requirements, mandatory work.

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Invention patent

How to file an application through NIIS: steps, deadlines, fees.

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Future of Baikonur

What's happening at the cosmodrome now and plans until 2050.

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Foreign internships

Selection of programs for Kazakh scientists and students for 2026.

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The section is built as an editorial index: fresh stories, clear navigation, verifiable sources and short explanations without promotional noise.

  • We separate news from opinion and do not present forecasts as facts.
  • We link to primary sources, documents, research and official company pages.
  • We explain technical terms in plain language without marketing fog.
  • For Kazakhstan, we highlight regulation, service availability and practical usefulness.

FAQ

What science grants are available in Kazakhstan in 2026?
The main source is the Ministry of Science and Higher Education (MSHE RK) via the Science Committee. Competitions are published 2–3 times a year; categories include targeted research, applied R&D, postdoc programs. Grant size — from 5 to 200 million tenge over 3 years. Check current terms in official sources: this answer is for general information only and is not legal, financial, medical or other professional advice.
Conditions of the Bolashak scholarship in 2026?
The program covers tuition, accommodation, medical insurance and travel in top global universities (Top-200 QS). Requirements: Kazakhstan citizenship, bachelor's with highest GPA, IELTS 6.5+/TOEFL 90+. Obligation — to work in Kazakhstan for 5 years after graduation. Check current terms in official sources: this answer is for general information only and is not legal, financial, medical or other professional advice.
Who owns the Baikonur cosmodrome?
The cosmodrome is on Kazakhstan's territory but leased by Russia under the 1994 agreement. The lease is extended to 2050. Russia pays Kazakhstan $115 million per year plus maintenance costs of the facilities. Check current terms in official sources: this answer is for general information only and is not legal, financial, medical or other professional advice.
Why does Kazakhstan need KazSat satellites?
KazSat-2, KazSat-3 and KazSat-2R satellites provide communications, broadcasting and broadband internet in remote areas — where running fiber optics is economically impractical. They also monitor agricultural lands and forests. Check current terms in official sources: this answer is for general information only and is not legal, financial, medical or other professional advice.
How to obtain an invention patent in Kazakhstan?
The application is filed with the National Institute of Intellectual Property (NIIS) via eGov. Stages: formal examination (2 months), application publication (after 18 months), substantive examination (12–18 months). State fee — from 5 to 50 MCI. The patent is valid for 20 years. Check current terms in official sources: this answer is for general information only and is not legal, financial, medical or other professional advice.
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