Mentees 2023-2025
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Aliya Olzhayeva
Togzhan Utetileuova
Gulrano Ataeva
Assiya Issemberdiyeva
Nazerke Mukhlissova
Aituar Kospakov
Zarnigor Khayatova
Saida Radjabzade
Leyla Zuleikha Makhmudova
Mirlan Bektursunov
Begench Yazov
Sanat Ryskulova
Assel Csonka-Stambekova
Urmat Tynaliev
Zhanar Ashikbaeva
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Mentees 2022-2023
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Dinara Alimkhanova
Miruert Abdrakhmanova
Ilkhomjon Muminov
Oxana Kirichok
Aziza Aslanova
Nargiza Kilichova
Umida Sherkhanova
Olga Khan
Natalia Zakharchenko
Assel Kurmantayeva
Takhmina Inoyatova
Umedjon Majidi
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Mentees 2021-2022
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Nodira Kholmatova
Khasan Redjaboev
Dilraba Anayatova
Takhmina Shokirova
Kamila Kovyazina
Arzuu Sheranova
Shoirakhon Nuridinova
Gaukhar Nursha
Aksana Zakirova
Sofya du Boulay
Hikoyat Salimova
Zarina Karyptegin
Cholpon Orozbekova
Anastassiya Reshetnyak
Aizada Arystanbek
Aida A. Alymbaeva
Julia Khan
Indira Alibayeva
Akmaljon Abdullayev
Dinara Assanova
Elmira Kakabayeva
“My experience with the mentorship programme was very positive. A mentor who agreed to work with me on my paper was a perfect match. We met every two weeks in the beginning and discussed the goals and plans for writing the paper. I received feedback on how to work on my paper and what to focus on, and how to structure it.”
“For any young researcher is important to have a mentor beyond the circle of their direct supervisors. This gives the opportunity to broaden the perspectives of young researchers and learn aspects of academic life outside their home university.”
“Participation in the mentorship program was helpful for me. My mentor is very supportive, not only in the writing and publishing realms of academic life. But also, my mentor has shared essential tips on presenting and engaging with an audience and how to overcome anxiety related to writing and presenting research.”
Become a Mentee
Every other summer, we publish a Call for Applications to our programme. Applicants apply with a 4000-word single-authored draft of an academic piece, which they wish to turn into a published article.
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We match each participant with a mentor who assists in turning the manuscript into a publishable piece. An USTA Mentor is NOT an academic content supervisor, but an expert in writing and publishing. The collaborative process is conducted on a remote basis, unless funding allows personal meetings.
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