On August 13, 2025, the National Academy of Sciences under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan hosted a working meeting with representatives of the Center for Education and Social Development Sciences and the staff of the Institute of Philosophy, Political Science, and Religious Studies of the Science Committee of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

During the meeting, the delegation of the Institute was introduced to the structure of the Academy, its key areas of activity, and current projects. The parties discussed pressing issues related to the development of the social sciences and humanities and exchanged views on a number of concrete initiatives.

In particular, proposals were put forward for participation in foresight studies aimed at identifying priority areas in the field of social sciences and humanities and forecasting their long-term development. Opportunities to submit research topics within the framework of program-targeted funding, megagrants, and scientific and technical projects were also discussed. The importance of preparing analytical briefs on specific research areas in this field was especially emphasized.

The meeting also addressed the issue of submitting proposals to the National Kurultai under the President of Kazakhstan on the topic of shaping national identity in the context of current socio-political transformations. In addition, potential initiatives for submission to the National Council for Science and Technology under the President of Kazakhstan were reviewed.

At the conclusion of the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their readiness to implement joint projects aimed at strengthening scientific cooperation, advancing the development of the social sciences and humanities, and enhancing the country’s scientific and intellectual potential.

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A working meeting was held to strengthen cooperation between the Academy and Research institutes