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Science and R&D in Kazakhstan

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

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+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.
+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.
+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.
+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.
+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.
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