A lecturer’s scientific publications are often part of their official duties and are taken into account by the university when assessing their work. Who owns the rights to such a publication? What should be stated as the affiliation, and which contract terms are worth checking? We examine how publications under an employment contract work and what lecturers should pay attention to.
What to look for when receiving a scientific publication grant?
State funding helps a scientist carry out a project and publish its results in a reputable journal. But a grant also brings strict obligations. What requirements apply to publications funded by a grant? What matters already at the application stage? Here is what to look out for when receiving a grant for a scientific publication.
Why is it important for a medical researcher to complete a publication before the end of the academic year?
The academic year does not end for a medical scientist with reports alone – it also tests readiness for the next stage of a career. Has the doctoral candidate closed the individual plan with publications? Is there enough time left for peer review before the deadline? We look at why it is worth completing a scientific article before the end of the academic year, and what to bear in mind when planning.
How to budget university or grant funds for a scientific publication in advance?
Publication fees, translation into English, peer review and document formatting – each of these costs adds to the final sum that a university or grant provider expects to see in advance, not after the fact. We look at where a scholar in Kazakhstan can source funding for a publication and how to plan the budget without running short of funds.
Medical organizations received the status of scientific entities: what does this change for publications?
Accreditation as a scientific organisation opens up new opportunities for a medical institution – from participating in state-funded scientific projects to the right to serve as a residency training base. But what requirements must clinics meet to obtain this status? And how does it affect doctors’ publication activity? We look at what changes for medical organisations and their staff once scientific status is granted.
What will change in the evaluation of scientific publications after the CQASHE update?
The list of publications recommended by the Committee for Quality Assurance in Science and Higher Education is reviewed periodically, and the requirements for the journals included in it change over time. What exactly changed in 2026, and why is it worth checking the current requirements before submitting an article?
