# Academic Writing Centers at Kazakh Universities

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/dos-kaz-ast-aeeca-23-006-academic-writing-centers-at-kazakh-universities/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/349244

> U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan offered grants of up to $155,000 to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award worth $155,000 in total. Applications closed on August 14, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DOS-KAZ-AST-AEECA-23-006 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | August 14, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $155,000 |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $155,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.900 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

• U.S. or Kazakhstan-based organizations• Civil society/non-governmental organizations • Think tanks • Public and private educational institutions

## What the grant funds

Working with and reaching out to Kazakh universities, U.S. Diplomatic Mission representatives are often approached about the opportunities of creating a student- and faculty-oriented academic writing center like those that operate in U.S. universities. In line with the Government of Kazakhstan’s trilingual education policy, many universities in Kazakhstan are interested in developing academic writing skills of students and providing guidance to faculty members on how to improve the quality of their research and publications. Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Science and Higher Education is prioritizing university research and development, requiring university faculty to publish their research in international peer-reviewed journals. However, many Kazakh universities have requested support in further developing their research capacity to produce high quality research articles that are more likely to be published in international journals. Workshops offered in recent years as part of the U.S. Mission-funded University Partnerships Program and Central Asia regional UniCEN program also indicate that there is high demand for training on research methodology, academic writing, and the publication process, particularly in STEM fields. Many qualified researchers lack the English language skills to publish their research in international journals. This skills gap may include basic writing skills, but more commonly reflects a challenge with presenting their research processes, outcomes, and conclusions clearly. While there is a peer review process in place, many of the senior faculty are less experienced in the international publishing process and standards. Unlike in the United States, Kazakh researchers have few additional resources to rely on when their research is rejected. To address this issue, the U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan proposes to offer targeted English language support to Kazakh HEIs through the creation of academic writing centers. Through mentoring and skills transfer, the program will create a vehicle for Kazakh HEIs to adopt improved research publication practices based on U.S. models.

## Questions people ask

### Is DOS-KAZ-AST-AEECA-23-006 still open?

No. It closed on August 14, 2023.

### Who can apply for Academic Writing Centers at Kazakh Universities?

U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Academic Writing Centers at Kazakh Universities?

Closed August 14, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $155,000 each. About $155,000 in total for one award.

### Who has won AEECA/ESF PD Programs grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc., Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, International Research and Exchanges Board Inc. The program made 2,295 awards worth $192 million in that time.