NU invites interested high school and undergraduate students to become a part of research projects led by NU faculty and students!
Project supervisor: Assoc Prof Alfrendo Satyanaga, Civil and Environmental Engineering
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Project summary:
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The project aims to develop an innovative flood susceptibility map for Kazakhstan by utilizing soil and climatic data. The project involves extracting relevant data from various online sources, including government databases, meteorological sites, and environmental platforms. Key data points such as soil type, moisture content, and climatic patterns like rainfall and temperature are gathered for analysis. The next step involves conducting a statistical analysis using Excel spreadsheets to identify correlations and trends between soil and climatic factors and flood risks. This analysis will help to understand how these variables influence flooding in different regions of Kazakhstan. Finally, the project integrates spatial analysis using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to create a detailed flood susceptibility map. By combining the extracted data and statistical insights, GIS tools allow for the visualization of flood-prone areas based on soil and climatic conditions. This map will serve as a valuable tool for predicting flood risks, aiding in disaster management and mitigation strategies across Kazakhstan. The project is designed to offer a practical solution for assessing flood risks while also fostering a deeper understanding of environmental factors among high school and early stage university students involved in the research. |
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Project duration |
1 Jun - 31 Jul 2025
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Project format |
Hybrid - online and offline |
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Number of seats |
5 |
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Who can apply for the project?* |
Grade 11 and 12 students, foundation, 1st and 2nd year university students |
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Eligibility criteria
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Fluent in English; familiar with microsoft excel; good statistical analysis and mathematic |
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What can candidates gain from the project? |
Research experiences; networking with undergraduate, master students; new knowledge from the project; certificate |
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Application package |
CV, proof of school/university |
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Selection process
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Two rounds: - first round: seletion based on submitted documents; - second round: interview |
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Additional info
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Candidates are requested fill out the form and send their CVs to srp@nu.edu.kz by May 15, 2025, with the email subject line: |
*NU is committed to creating a diverse learning environment. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, gender, disability, age, or social status.
Project supervisor: Prof. Peyman Pourafshary, Prof. Shams Kalam, and Prof. Masoud Rizai
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Project summary
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In this project, we will build a simple and fun model to show how oil is taken from deep underground. The model will use clear containers filled with sand mixed with oil to act like an underground oil reservoir. It will have two points—one for injecting fluid and one for collecting the oil—just like in real oil fields. We will test two methods to push the oil out: 1. Injecting water 2. Injecting soapy water (like detergent) By comparing both methods, we’ll learn which one helps us get more oil out. This hands-on project helps us understand how oil recovery works and how engineers choose the best way to do it. |
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Project duration |
10th July to 10th August |
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Project format |
Offline (at SMG Block 6 NU - Astana) |
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Number of seats |
maximum 15 |
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Who can apply for the project?* |
Grade 11 and 12 students, foundation, 1st and 2nd year university students |
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Eligibility criteria |
Students can speak in their language (Russian and Kazakh) or English; they should be able to present their results (by Powerpoint or similar software) |
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What can candidates gain from the project? |
1. Fun activity 2. Certificate of participation 3. Networking with engineering students and professors 4. Real-time practical experience 5. Knowledge gained from the project |
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Application package |
CV, motivation letter, and proof of school enrollment |
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Selection process |
1. Stage 01: Screening of Motivation Letters 2. Stage 02: Short Interviews |
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Additional info
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Candidates are requested fill out the form and send their CVs to srp@nu.edu.kz between May 1 and May 10, 2025, with the email subject line: "CV | Research Project | How Do We Recover Oil from the Earth?" Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. |
*NU is committed to creating a diverse learning environment. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, gender, disability, age, or social status.
Project supervisor: Assoc. Prof Dr Sonny Irawan and Assist. Prof Dr Umer Mian Shafiq
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Project summary
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The primary goal of this project is granted the opportunity to the students to construct their own drilling oil rig model based on the shape of semi-submersible or Jack Up oil Rig using eco-friendly and recyclable materials. The group consists of 3 students and present their oil rig design that was constructed to the line of judges and a series of assessments followed by a test to judge the stability of the oil rig in the wave basin (wave water pool). The project aims to demonstrate innovative engineering solutions in the drilling process and sustainability in material selection. - Designing an operational drilling oil rig using eco-friendly and recyclable materials. - Enhancing drilling efficiency while ensuring structural stability. - Competing effectively in the Drilling Oil Rig by meeting technical and operational requirements. - Promoting sustainability and cost-effectiveness in engineering projects. |
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Project duration |
12 June - 12 July 2025 |
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Project format |
Offline (at SMG Block 6 NU - Astana) |
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Number of seats |
10 Groups (consists of 3 students for each group) |
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Who can apply for the project?* |
Grade 11 and 12 students, foundation, 1st and 2nd year university students |
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Eligibility criteria |
Students can speak in their language (Russian and Kazakh) and must understand English as well; good and familiar with power point for presentation. |
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What can candidates gain from the project? |
1. Certificates and very interesting merchandise from SMG; 2. Explore drilling oil rig technology in a fun and interactive way; 3. The project effectively demonstrated how eco-friendly and recyclable materials can be repurposed to construct a functional drilling oil rig; 4. It showcased sustainability in engineering, while the competition provided a platform for testing real-world applications. |
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Application package |
CV and Motivation Letter (Can be in Russian, Kazakh or English) |
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Selection process |
Two Rounds: 1. First round: is based on a pre-determined draft model using used materials – Submitted by email maximum on 20 June 2025 (Friday at 17.00 PM); 2. Second round: Oil Rig Model Assessment in term of Stability, Float Ability and Strength and creativity – will tested in SMG NU Campus on 12 July 2025 (Tuesday at 10 AM) |
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Additional info |
Candidates are requested fill out the form and send their CVs to srp@nu.edu.kz from 1 May to 20 May 2025 with the email subject “CV for the research project on “Sustainable Offshore Drilling Oil Rig”; Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for competition by 30 May, 2025 (Friday). On May 31 (Saturday), all participants must attend the online briefing event. |
*NU is committed to creating a diverse learning environment. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, gender, disability, age, or social status.
Project supervisor: Andrey Filchenko, Professor, School of Sciences and Humanities
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Project summary |
You will be a part of something groundbreaking! The mission of the project is to revolutionize the study of the Kazakh language, and YOU can join this revolution! - Hands-On Experience: Getting involved in cutting-edge research where you'll learn to collect and analyze language data using the latest technologies. - Global Collaborations: Working alongside experts from Kazakhstan and international universities, expanding your academic and professional network. - Training & Development: Diving into state-of-the-art methods and technologies, preparing you for a future in academia, education, or even tech industries. - Publish & Shine: Contributing to academic presentations and showcasing your work on a prestigious platform. - Innovate with Impact: Being a trailblazer in projects with applications in speech recognition, AI developments, and more—making a tangible difference in the world! Join the MCSKL project if you're ready to challenge yourself, explore new horizons, and be a leader in the linguistic future of Kazakhstan. This is not just a project—it's a movement. Join the revolution! |
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Project duration |
June 1 - July 30 2025 |
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Project format |
offline and online |
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Number of seats |
10 volunteer research assistants |
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Who can apply for the project?* |
students above 18 years of age |
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Eligibility criteria |
interest to studying language, ability to learn new methods and tools to do research |
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What can candidates gain from the project? |
very cool and innovative field linguistics experience working with live Kazakh language |
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Application package |
cover letter 0.5-1 page specifying motivation to apply |
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Selection process |
Application + interview |
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Additional info |
Candidates are requested fill out the form and send their applications to srp@nu.edu.kz with the email subject “CV for the research project on "Multimedia corpus of modern spoken Kazakh language". by May 15. |
*NU is committed to creating a diverse learning environment. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, gender, disability, age, or social status.
Project supervisor: Dr. Zhandos Utegulov, Associate Professor, School of Science and Humanities, Department of Physics
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Project summary |
You will be working in the area of nano- and micro-scale phonon thermal transport and elastic properties of irradiated, interfacial, nanostructured and phase-transformed materials for nuclear energy and electronics applications using variety of advanced laser-based measurement techniques, semi-analytical and molecular dynamics simulations.The offered research projects are at the intersection of laser optics, thermal and solid state physics, nanotechnology, physical acoustics and radiation material science. The focus will be on advanced laser techniques, designing and implementing opto-thermal and opto-acoustic experiments, performing spatially- and time- resolved measurements and mapping of phonon mediated thermal transport and elastic properties in advanced functional material systems and analyzing results. |
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Project duration |
Any time during May 14 - August 31, 2025 |
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Project format |
Offline |
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Number of seats |
Can accommodate up to 3 students. Research internship can be paid from research grants for successful candidates |
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Who can apply for the project?* |
University students with at least two completed undergraduate years majoring in Physics, Material Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or closely related fields. Current MS and PhD students are welcome as well. |
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Eligibility criteria |
High GPA and good knowledge of thermal, mechanical and optical properties of materials are required. Knowledge of solid-state physics, phonons, acoustics, lasers and good level of technical English is a plus. |
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What can candidates gain from the project? |
Research and analytical skills, experience with laser-based thermal and mechanical measurements, computer modeling, literature review and technical writing, improving English level |
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Application package |
CV and transcript |
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Selection process |
Online interview |
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Additional info |
Candidates are requested fill out the form and send their CVs to Prof. Zhandos Utegulov at srp@nu.edu.kz with the email subject “CV for the research project on photo-thermics and opto-acoustics" by May 12, 2025 |
*NU is committed to creating a diverse learning environment. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, gender, disability, age, or social status.
Project supervisor - Yingqiu Xie, Associate Professor, SSH/Biology
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Project summary |
The Summer School of Interdisciplinary Biology is an intensive 10-week academic program designed to explore the frontier convergence of biology with data science, astrobiology, space biology, nanoscience, nanozymes, and quantum biology. This program aims to cultivate a new generation of scientists who can think across disciplines, approach complex biological questions with computational and nanoscale tools, and explore the biological frontiers of Earth and beyond. |
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Project duration |
1 Jun-10 Aug 2025 |
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Project format |
Offline and online |
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Number of seats |
40, 8 groups, each is 5 students |
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Who can apply for the project?* |
Both (UG, 1-4 years; High school, 9-12 grade); International applicants are welcome |
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Eligibility criteria |
High GPA, English level: medium high 4 (1-5) s |
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What can candidates gain from the project? |
Lab experience,Creative thinking, and Scientific writing skills |
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Application package |
- CV with copy of school ID for proof of grade - Cover Letter - Transcript - Recommendation letter - English essay writing sample |
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Selection process |
Interviews in person |
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Additional info |
Candidates are requested fill out the form and send their applications to srp@nu.edu.kz with the email subject “CV for the research project on "Summer School of Interdisciplinary Biology: Data, AI, Astrobiology, Space Biology, Nano, Nanozyme and Quantum Biology" by 18 May, 2025. Interview from May 20 in person or zoom (only for out of Astana students). |
*NU is committed to creating a diverse learning environment. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, gender, disability, age, or social status.
Project supervisor - Salimgerey Adilov, Assistant Professor, Chemistry SSH
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Project summary |
For high-school students: 5 experiments in 5 days. For undergraduate students: This research work involved synthesis of conducting polymers and their characterization. Effects of monomer modification and reactions condition on the properties of conducting polymers will be invistigated. |
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Project duration |
For high-school students: June 16-20. For undergraduate/graduate students: June 1 to July 31 |
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Project format |
Offline |
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Number of seats |
15 |
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Who can apply for the project?* |
High school students. 3rd and 4rd-year undergarduate students and graduate students at any level |
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Eligibility criteria |
majoring in chemistry or chemistry related majors |
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What can candidates gain from the project? |
Lab experience: synthesis, purification, and characterization |
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Application package |
CV and transcript |
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Selection process |
Application + interview |
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Additional info |
Candidates are requested fill out the form and send their application files to srp@nu.edu.kz with the email subject “CV for the research project on "Adventures in Chemistry Hands-on Experiments" by May 31, 2025. |
*NU is committed to creating a diverse learning environment. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, gender, disability, age, or social status.
Project supervisor - Yeltay Rakhmanov, MD, PhD, Instructor, School of Medicine
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Project summary |
Sports Sciences, Medicine and Rehabilitation Summer School is aimed at university students and young researchers who are passionate about sports sciences, medicine, and rehabilitation. This workshop serves as an educational platform that equips participants with essential skills and knowledge in leveraging cutting-edge technology, specifically focusing on 3D movement analysis, surface electromyography (sEMG), and gait analysis using smart insoles (Noraxon Ultium Portable Lab). The workshop aims to provide professional orientation into master's programs in sports medicine and rehabilitation. The workshop comprises the following components: 1. Technology Overview: Introduction to Noraxon's portable lab technology, including its components, features, and capabilities. 2. Hands-On Training: Practical sessions demonstrating equipment setup, data collection procedures, and software utilization for 3D movement analysis, sEMG, and smart insole-based gait analysis. 3. Case Studies: Interactive discussions on real-world applications of Noraxon technology in sports medicine, rehabilitation, and athletic performance enhancement. 4. Presentation: Participants will present and discuss their research proposals or ongoing projects leveraging Noraxon technology, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange. |
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Project duration |
May 26-30, 2025 |
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Project format |
Offline, Online |
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Number of seats |
30 |
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Who can apply for the project?* |
High school 11-12 grade, Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Kinesiology, General Medicine, Public Health, Biology Undergraduate Students, Resident doctors in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation |
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Eligibility criteria |
Higher school students, undergraduate, graduate students, and physicians willing to work in the field of sports sciences, medicine, and rehabilitation fluent |
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What can candidates gain from the project? |
The workshop will: - Provide comprehensive training on Noraxon's portable lab technology, including its applications in sports medicine, rehabilitation, and performance enhancement. - Enable participants to gain hands-on experience in utilizing 3D movement analysis, sEMG, and smart insoles for data collection, analysis, and interpretation. - Foster discussions and case studies on integrating technology-driven approaches into clinical practice to optimize athletic performance, prevent injuries, and enhance rehabilitation outcomes. - Inspire and support research initiatives among participants, encouraging innovative studies that leverage Noraxon technology to address pressing issues in sports sciences, medicine, and rehabilitation. |
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Application package |
Candidates are required to submit: 1. a university enrollment or employment certificate; 2. CV 3. an essay expressing their interest in sports science, medicine, and rehabilitation. |
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Selection process |
Two rounds: - first round: selection based on submitted CV, essay; - second round: Interview |
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Additional info |
Candidates are requested fill out the form and send their application files to srp@nu.edu.kz with the email subject “CV for the research project on "Sports Sciences, Medicine and Rehabilitation summer school " by May 7, 23:59. Interview dates: May 8-9 (online); Selected applicants will be notified by: May 12. |
*NU is committed to creating a diverse learning environment. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, gender, disability, age, or social status.
Project supervisor - Tim Wawn, Instructor, GSB
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Project summary |
This seven-week program is designed to introduce high school students to concepts and tools that can help them become successful entrepreneurs. This is a hands-on program where students will learn important concepts and tools about being an entrepreneur and then apply these by working in teams to develop their own entrepreneurial venture. During the first four weeks of the program, students will have access to pre-recorded video lectures covering various topics about entrepreneurship and will also attend two in-person 50-minute tutorial sessions each week. In Weeks 5 and 6 of the program, students will work in as part of a team to develop the entrepreneurial idea they have chosen, which they will present in Week 7. Small prizes will be offered for the best ideas and presentations. |
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Project duration |
7-week program starting Tuesday, 3 June 2025 |
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Project format |
Online, Offline |
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Number of seats |
Minimum of 20 students |
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Who can apply for the project?* |
High School students 11 - 12 grade with an interest in business and entrepreneurship |
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Eligibility criteria |
Ability to read, speak and write in English |
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What can candidates gain from the project? |
By the end of this program, students will have a good understanding of what is required to build a successful entrepreneurial startup venture |
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Application package |
Candidates are required to send a brief written application (no more than one page) outlining why they are interested in joining the program and what they hope to gain from the program |
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Selection process |
Application |
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Additional info |
Candidates are requested fill out the form and send their application files to srp@nu.edu.kz with the email subject heading “Application for Summer Entrepreneurship Program" by May 15, 2025. |
*NU is committed to creating a diverse learning environment. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, gender, disability, age, or social status.
FAQ
1. Who can apply for the program?
Eligible applicants include:
• High school students in grades 10–12
• Foundation program students
• 1st- and 2nd-year undergraduate students
• Vocational college students
• Please note: eligibility criteria may vary depending on the specific project. Make sure to carefully review the requirements listed for your chosen project.
2. Can I apply to more than one project?
Yes, but only if the project dates do not overlap.
If applying to multiple projects:
• Submit a separate registration form for each
• Send separate emails with full document packages for each project
3. How do I apply?
To apply:
1. Fill out the online registration form
2. Send all required documents listed under your chosen project to:
srp@nu.edu.kz
4. What documents are required?
The required documents vary depending on the specific project. For a detailed list, refer to the official announcement:
NU Summer 2025 Research Projects
5. What language is the program conducted in?
All programs are conducted in English.
6. Is participation free?
Yes, participation is free of charge for selected candidates.
However, personal expenses (housing, food, transport, etc.) are not covered and must be paid by participants or their families.
7. Is accommodation provided?
No, accommodation is not provided. Participants are responsible for arranging and covering accommodation themselves.
8. Will I receive a certificate after the program?
Yes, all participants who successfully complete the program will receive a certificate of participation.
9. What is the application deadline?
The final deadline may vary by project. Please check the individual project page for exact dates.
NU Summer 2025 Research Projects
*NU is committed to creating a diverse learning environment. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, gender, disability, age, or social status.