In Kyrgyzstan, low budget of research led to massive outflow of highly qualified scientists & lowering their prestige.The quality & potential of scientific research expertise has declined leading to the mismatch of the existing scientific & innovation potential and production needs in the use of promising technologies, to the rupture of links between science & industry.The project is aimed at the strengthening research and innovation capacities in Kyrgyzstan through promotion of PhD degrees.The project consortium includeds 4 EU Universities with big expertise in research methodology and running PhD studies and 7 Kyrgyzstani Universities. The KG partner universities are the core of the active working network established during cooperation started in the project piloted by the Kyrgyz Ministry of Education & Science to introduce first PhD programs.To achieve the aim, the project consortium will conduct the following activities: 1. Modernisation of existing PhD studies and development of new innovative PhD program compliant with EU standards on specialties that are priority for the socioeconomic development of the country and meet society's needs.2. In order to enhance research competences of academic staff and to build innovative research expertise in Kyrgyzstan, the EU partners will provide comprehensive training trainers sessions PhD supervisors and teaching staff on needed topics covering Renewable Energy Technology, Agroeconomics, Public Health, Food Technology & Safety and others.3. Improvement of administration of PhD programs by training administrators of local PhD programs,4. Promotion of PhD culture amongst academic & non-academic stakeholders and wider society in Kyrgyzstan.
The project is aimed at strengthening research and innovation capacities in Kyrgyzstan through the achieving following objectives:1.Modernisation of existing PhD studies and development of new PhD programs compliant with EU standards2.Enhancing research competencies of academic staff and building innovative research expertise in Kyrgyzstan3.Improvement of administration of governing PhD programs4.Promotion of PhD culture amongst Academia, stakeholders, and wider society in Kyrgyzstan
After the collapse of the USSR, the research expertise of Kyrgyzstan declined. It led to the mismatch of the existing research and innovation potential, and production needs in the use of promising technologies, to the rupture of links between science and industry.Training of qualified researchers via the introduction of PhD programs in priority areas in local universities, with help of EU expertise, is one of the key elements of the increase of research and innovation capacities of the state.
<< Background >> After the collapse of the USSR, the research expertise of Kyrgyzstan declined. It led to the mismatch of the existing research and innovation potential, and production needs in the use of promising technologies, to the rupture of links between science and industry.Training of qualified researchers via the introduction of PhD programs in priority areas in local universities, with help of EU expertise, is one of the key elements of the increase of research and innovation capacities of the state. << Objectives >> The project is aimed at strengthening research and innovation capacities in Kyrgyzstan through the achieving following objectives:1.Modernisation of existing PhD studies and development of new PhD programs compliant with EU standards2.Enhancing research competencies of academic staff and building innovative research expertise in Kyrgyzstan3.Improvement of administration of governing PhD programs4.Promotion of PhD culture amongst Academia, stakeholders, and wider society in Kyrgyzstan << Implementation >> During the COVID-19 pandemic, the project consortium successfully worked on: 1) Training of trainers via webinars; 2) amendments in the national regulations on higher education; 3) introducing the 8th, PhD level of the National Qualification Frame; 4) the development of new & modernization of existing PhD programs; 5) equipment of laboratories.After the lockdown: the project continued: 1) the summer schools in KG & at EU universities; 2) the delivery of PhD studies; 3) the promotion of PhD. << Results >> The pool of 83 PhD supervisors, 31 administrators & 14 students was trained.The term "PhD" was introduced in the Law of Education of the KR.The 8th, PhD level was introduced into the National Qualification Frame.The national regulation on PhD is developed & adopted.15 new and 7 modernized PhD programmes launched at KG universities with 142 students.2 national roundtables were conducted on issues and perspectives of PhD studies in KG with the participation of stakeholders & community members