SCIENTISTS OF THE KAZNU IN THE NUMBER OF THE BEST

According to the results of the republican competition "Best Researcher" in 2021, announced by the Science Committee of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, 7 scientists of the Al-Farabi Kazakh National University were recognized as the best.

In particular, Associate Professor of the Department of Theoretical and Nuclear Physics Kuantai Boshkaev, Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences Askar Davletov, Acting Professor of the Department of Mathematical and Computer Modeling Alibek Isakhov, Candidate of Medical Sciences, Doctor PhD Kairat Davletov, Doctor of Economics Lyazzat Spankulova, Professor of the Department Sociology and Social Work Gulnapis Abdikerova and Associate Professor of the Department of Customs, Financial and Environmental Law Guldana Kuanalieva.

For distinction and achievements in scientific activity, each of them will receive a certificate and an award in the amount of 2000 MCI, that is, 5 million 834 thousand tenge.

The President of the country, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, pays special attention to the support of scientists. So, on behalf of the Head of State, this year almost 500 scientists were awarded scholarships for scientific internships, in addition, 1000 grants were allocated to young scientists for postdoctoral studies. Another measure of support for scientists by the President was the establishment of the annual award "Best Scientist". It is aimed at supporting and encouraging scientists and researchers who have made a significant contribution to the development of science and technology.

“This year, the ministry instituted prizes for the best scientists in the country for the first time. Applications for participation in the competition were accepted through an information system that was created specifically for this competition and automatically counted points according to eight criteria. This ensured the transparency and transparency of the competition.

The criteria for evaluating scientific achievements have been developed together with the scientific and expert community. All participants in the competition could see their points already at the application stage. They were considered by the commission and checked by expert groups in sections for the compliance of the submitted documents with the approved criteria. Leading scientists, independent experts, representatives of state bodies, members of the Council of Young Scientists and the Alliance of Young Scientists worked as part of the commission and expert groups, ”said Zhanna Kurmangaliyeva, Chair of the Science Committee of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

It should be noted that only 575 applications were received for participation in the competition in 7 directions: "Natural Sciences", "Engineering and Technology", "Medicine and Health Care", "Social and Human Sciences", "Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences", "Military Sciences and national security ”. As a result, the commission decided to award the "Best Scientist - 2021" prize to 50 scientists from 6 research institutes and 16 universities in the country.

Press service of Al-Farabi KazNU