CEHD Research, Pedagogy, and Leadership
Program Description
This program is designed as an effective and structured visiting scholars program that supports international scholars from Kazakhstan in building knowledge and capacity in research methods, innovative teaching approaches, and academic leadership.
This is a custom program that includes one-on-one mentoring and collaboration with CEHD faculty, intensive schedule of academic seminars and workshops, on and off campus activities, and individualized time for research planning.
This program is offered within the framework of “500 scholars’ program” of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Kazakhstan. It is our understanding that you will receive financial support through the “500 scholars fellowship program” and your own personal funds.
Program dates
August 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024
We have very interesting and interactive workshops with our mentors, attend their classes and determine our plans for future cooperation. They are encouraging and doing everything to keep us motivated and supported throughout our program. Our collaboration has evolved and strengthened, and we hope it expands into new areas.
Marina Zhambylkyzy
Areas of scientific research
Visiting scholars will be matched one-to-one with faculty experts in their field of study.
The program supports scholars in these areas
Social Sciences
- Anthropology – Educational Anthropology
- State and local government
- International relations
- Management in the field of social science
- Psychology – Child Psychology
Human Sciences
- Management in the field of humanities
- Restoration of historical and cultural heritage
- Philology
Education
- Inclusive education
- Research in the field of education
- Management in the field of education
- Pedagogy
- Testology of education
Program Structure
Designed as a cohort model with individualized experiences, each scholar will be paired with one CEHD faculty during their time on campus according to their specialty and research interests. As a group they will participate in organized seminars, workshops, field experiences, and projects and will work one-one-one with the assigned faculty mentor to develop an individualized research agenda. Additionally, scholars will prepare and present their research plan.
Highlights
- 1:1 faculty mentorship and collaboration in field of study
- Meetings guided by academic experts designed to support scholars in navigating US higher education, integrate theory to practice, networking,
- Seminars focused on building research and leadership skills and innovative teaching approaches
- Directed study: Individualized support on development and preparation of one research plan.
- Off campus site visits to collaborating university partners to extend the learning environment and gain different perspectives.
Outcomes
- Certificate of completion
- Individualized research agenda; including research plan
- Strategic plan to integrated program content in home institution
Eligibility requirements
- Citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan
- At least 12 months of experience in the chosen field of specialization
- Degree: PhD, Candidate of Science, Doctor of Science, Masters
- Scientific publications
- English language proficiency: TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores
Next steps:
For more information about this program, please contact Zhuldyz Amankulova at amank005@umn.edu.
If you are interested in applying to the program, please fill out this form.