It is important to improve the research potential of a young scientist

In the context of today’s globalization, international research internships have become one of the important mechanisms for enhancing the professional and scientific potential of young researchers. Academic mobility provides opportunities to exchange research experience, develop skills for working in an international scientific environment, master modern research methods, and gain experience from foreign academic schools.

I am a second-year doctoral student in the Economics educational program at the Higher School of Economics and Business of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University. Recently, I completed an international research internship at the Institute for the Study and Development of Galicia (IDEGA) of the University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), located in Santiago de Compostela, Kingdom of Spain.

The research internship was organized under the supervision of foreign academic supervisor Manuel Fernández-Grela. During the internship, research work was conducted in the areas of economics, digitalization, and small and medium-sized business development. In addition, theoretical and practical knowledge was enhanced in the analysis of modern economic trends through the study of international research practices.

As part of the internship, joint research work was carried out with the foreign academic supervisor, and research articles were prepared for scientific publications recommended by the Committee for Quality Assurance in Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan (CCSHE) and for journals indexed in the international Scopus database. This work made it possible to improve the quality of scientific research, enhance academic writing skills, and gain knowledge of the requirements for international publications.

In addition, scientific literature, statistical data, and analytical materials related to the topic of the doctoral dissertation were collected through university libraries and electronic research catalogs. Experience working with international scientific databases strengthened the scientific and methodological foundation of the research and provided an opportunity for a deeper analysis of the research topic.

The research internship at the University of Santiago de Compostela was an important academic experience that provided an opportunity to become familiar with the European research system, strengthen international scientific cooperation, and apply modern economic research methods in practice. The knowledge and experience gained will contribute to the development of domestic science, as well as to improving the quality of research in the context of the digital economy.

Following the internship, I was presented with an official certificate confirming completion of the research internship and received a positive assessment from the foreign academic supervisor. In addition, a final report on the research work carried out was prepared and duly approved.

International research internships play an important role in developing the professional competencies of young scientists, enhancing their scientific potential, and developing international scientific cooperation. Such academic experiences contribute to the development of domestic science at the international level and to the training of competitive scientific personnel.

Zhenis ANTAEV,
Second-year doctoral student in Economics

It is important to improve the research potential of a young scientist

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