How to apply
A step-by-step guide for learners, researchers, organisations and project teams: who can apply, which documents you need and how selection works.
Who can apply
Education
Learners and education providers
Study at an education provider in KazakhstanEvery level, from school to doctoral studiesPaid directly to the provider
Science
Researchers, research organisations and universities
Organisation registered in KazakhstanResearchers, engineers, master’s and PhD studentsResearch teams and consortia
Innovation
Project teams and organisations
Students, researchers, developers, entrepreneursTeams resident in KazakhstanProjects from idea to pilot
Competition stages
Registration
Fill in the preliminary application on this page
Application
A coordinator will send you the form; upload your documents
Eligibility check
We check that the application is complete and meets the terms
Expert review
Independent experts assess the project against open criteria
Decision and agreement
The expert council approves the list and we sign the agreement
What to prepare
Frequently asked questions
Can I submit more than one application?
Yes, but no more than one application per competition from the same project lead.
Does the Fund pay stipends?
No. A tuition grant pays all or part of the tuition fee directly to the education provider. Stipends and personal maintenance payments are not provided.
What costs does a research grant cover?
Equipment and materials, internships, publications and conferences. The full list is in the competition regulations.
How does selection work?
Through an open competition, targeted selection, an initiative application or direct selection of strategic projects. The procedure is set out in the regulations of each competition.
How will I learn the results?
Results are published in the Newsroom, and every applicant receives an email.