International scientific cooperation – a significant factor in the development of science in Uzbekistan. It gives a scientist additional sources of funding, access to joint research and opportunities to develop skills abroad.
Why is cooperation with scientific organisations important for a scientist in Uzbekistan?
Technological and innovative development has been identified as one of the priority areas of state policy in Uzbekistan. As part of this drive, under the Presidential Decree of 26 May 2026 No. UP-98, the functions of the Higher Attestation Commission have been transferred to the Academy of Sciences system, and doctoral training processes are being brought into line with international standards.
As a result, cooperation with foreign scientific organisations is becoming part of a scientist's regular work rather than just an additional opportunity. It provides access to modern research equipment and allows the results of joint work to be published in journals indexed in Scopus and Web of Science.
State support for international scientific mobility
One of the tools for such support is the “El-yurt Umidi” Fund under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Through the fund, a scientist can undertake a doctorate (PhD or DSc), an internship or a professional development programme at foreign scientific and educational institutions.
Under the Cabinet of Ministers Resolution of 9 April 2026 No. 161, academic degrees, including a Doctor of Science (DSc) degree, obtained through the “El-yurt Umidi” Fund are recognised under a simplified procedure – without an academic review of the dissertation. This makes it quicker for a scientist to apply the results of international training in their professional work.
What forms of cooperation with foreign scientific organisations are available to a scientist?
The forms of interaction between a scientist and foreign scientific organisations depend on the field of research and the level of agreements between countries. The most common options include:
- Joint research laboratories and competence centres based at universities
- Academic internships and exchanges between scientific institutions
- Participation in international conferences and scientific forums
- Cooperation agreements between the Academy of Sciences and foreign scientific organisations
- Joint supervision of dissertation research
The specific conditions for each of these forms are determined by individual agreements and the requirements of the host institution.
Joint laboratories and projects with foreign scientific organisations
A practical example of such cooperation is the expanding partnership between Uzbekistan and the Fraunhofer Society (Germany). The parties are discussing programmes for the academic and scientific mobility of young scientists, joint research projects, and the establishment of modern laboratories and competence centres at higher education institutions in Uzbekistan.
Similar initiatives are under way with other countries too. For example, discussions are underway with China on setting up a joint scientific laboratory focused on “green” materials. Such projects give a scientist the opportunity to work on practical tasks alongside foreign colleagues.
How can a scientist join international scientific cooperation?
Getting involved in international scientific programmes is easier with a step-by-step approach.
We recommend the following sequence for a scientist:
- Review the current cooperation agreements in your field of research via the website of the Academy of Sciences or the relevant ministry.
- Contact the international office of your university or scientific institution for information on partner programmes.
- Apply to a competition run by the “El-yurt Umidi” Fund or a similar academic mobility programme.
- Prepare the results of the joint work for publication in a journal indexed in Scopus or Web of Science.
It is worth bearing in mind that each programme has its own selection criteria, so the conditions of a specific competition should be studied carefully before applying.
Cooperation with scientific organisations abroad is becoming part of a scientist's professional development in Uzbekistan. State support, joint laboratories and international mobility programmes are expanding opportunities to carry out research and publish the results internationally.
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