The Doctoral Institute is organizing the DI Professional Development Series for students and faculty members on the topic «Beyond the Thesis: Developing Research Excellence through the Doctoral Development and Progress Plan (DDPP)».
Professor Shazim Ali Memon, Associate Provost of the Doctoral Institute at Nazarbayev University, will lead
a session introducing NU’s Doctoral Development and Progress Plan (DDPP), a framework designed to
support doctoral students through structured research planning, effective supervision, and competency
development.
The session will explore the 12 doctoral competencies, research progress monitoring, research integrity,
responsible AI use, and strategies for identifying and managing research risks. Students will gain insights
into how DDPP can support their academic progress, research excellence, and professional growth.
Session for students:
- Date: 27 October
- Time: 16:00–17:00
- Venue: Block C3, Room 1009
- Registration Link
Session for faculty:
- Date: 02 November
- Time: 16:00–17:00
- Venue: Block C3, Room 1010
- Registration Link
