EXECUTION OF THE PRESIDENT'S INSTRUCTION: THE MINISTER PRESENTED YOUNG SCIENTISTS WITH CERTIFICATES FOR APARTMENTS

Today, the Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Sayasat Nurbek, on behalf of the Head of State, solemnly presented certificates for 10 apartments to young scientists

In order to fulfill the instructions of the Head of State, given at a meeting with young scientists at "Gylym Ordasy" on May 31, 2024, to support and improve the social status of scientists, as well as to stimulate the influx of young personnel into science, the Republican Commission has determined a list of young scientists from scientific organizations, organizations of higher and postgraduate education subordinate to state bodies to provide apartments in the city of Almaty.

During the meeting with young scientists, minister Sayasat Nurbek noted that the development of science and innovation is one of the main priorities of the country's economic course. Significant changes have taken place in the field of science with the support of the Head of State.

Sayasat Nurbek said: "The Head of State signed the law on science and technology policy. As a result of competitions for grant funding of research by young scientists, 1,500 projects are being implemented. Every year, 500 kazakh scientists undergo internships in the world's leading scientific centers. In the next two years, the number of grants allocated to research by young scientists will be increased. Social support for scientific personnel will not only support existing specialists, but also attract a new generation of young scientists who are ready to contribute to scientific and technological progress. The increase in the number of young scientists, in turn, contributes to the development of science, the commercialization of research results and the creation of new economic clusters".

Laura Mustafa, head of the materials science laboratory of the National center for space research and technology, speaking during the meeting on behalf of young scientists, thanked for the support provided to young scientists of the country, for expanding programs and opportunities for young specialists in the implementation of scientific and innovative projects.

Today, a family of scientists turned out to be among those who received the long-awaited certificate for a new apartment. Young scientists Aidar Moldazhanov and Akmaral Kulmakhambetova shared: "It's hard to put into words how happy we are. Thank you for this opportunity! Now young scientists can devote more time to science without being distracted by solving the housing issue".

The Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan has been working since May of this year to create a list of young scientists (up to and including 40 years old) in need of housing. About 300 applications were received from scientific organizations and universities subordinate to government agencies located in Almaty.

At the end of the meeting, the minister noted that in order to support young scientists, the department will carry out this work in stages, through such specific measures, work will continue to support science and the scientific community of the country.

It should be noted that on May 31, 2024, the Head of State presented housing certificates to 10 young scientists of Almaty. In addition, on October 19, 2023, the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan and Otbasy Bank JSC signed an agreement on cooperation under the program of preferential lending to young scientists for 2023-2027. Currently, 290 young scientists have received preferential housing under this program.

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Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan