Advanced nuclear science and technology: collaborative research of Nazarbayev University and Institute of Nuclear Physics in Kazakhstan

Collaborative Research Program for 2026-2028

This project is conceived in response to the strategic imperative of aligning and integrating Kazakhstan’s strengths in theoretical and experimental nuclear science, as well as in nuclear-related materials research, fields that stand among the nation's highest scientific priorities. As a pilot initiative, it seeks to foster a productive synergy between two of Kazakhstan’s foremost institutions: Nazarbayev University (NU) and the Institute of Nuclear Physics (INP). By establishing a cohesive, collaborative framework, the project aims to catalyze interdisciplinary research, drawing on the complementary expertise of both partners. In doing so, it will contribute meaningfully to the advancement of nuclear science in Kazakhstan, while cultivating the specialized knowledge, technical skills, and human capital essential to the country’s long-term scientific and technological development. The project is also in tune with the recent establishment of a Cluster of Excellence on science and engineering in Space and Nuclear research under the NU Research Administration (NURA).