DERECKA - Erasmus+ EU

Development of PhD and Research Potential of Scientists in Kyrgyzstan

Status: Completed 

Implementation period: 2020–2023 

Coordinator: International University of Kyrgyzstan

About the Project

KSTU named after I. Razzakov took part in the implementation of the DERECKA project, aimed at strengthening the research and innovation potential in Kyrgyzstan through the development of PhD doctoral programs. The project addressed the problem of brain drain of highly qualified scientists and the decline in the prestige of science in the country, as well as the need to restore links between science and industry.

Participants

The project consortium included 4 EU universities and 7 universities from Kyrgyzstan.

From Kyrgyzstan, the following took part:

• International University of Kyrgyzstan — coordinator
• Kyrgyz State Technical University named after I. Razzakov
• International Higher School of Medicine
• Kyrgyz State University of Construction, Transport and Architecture
• Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic named after K. Dikambaev
• Kyrgyz National Agrarian University
• Osh State University

International partners:

• Brunel University London (United Kingdom)
• Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (Germany)
• ECM Space Technologies GmbH (Germany)
• Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (Lithuania)

Main Goals

• Supporting the modernization and internationalization of higher education in Kyrgyzstan
• Development of new innovative PhD programs compliant with EU standards
• Enhancing the research competence of academic staff
• Improving the administration of PhD programs
• Promoting a culture of scientific research among the academic community and society

Results

• A seminar on the introduction of PhD doctoral studies and the establishment of a doctoral school at KSTU was held
• PhD programs were developed and modernized in priority fields: renewable energy technologies, agroeconomics, healthcare, and food technology
• Training sessions were conducted for faculty members and PhD program administrators
• A regulatory framework was prepared for the implementation of PhD programs at KSTU