First time in Kazakhstan!

The Institute of New Materials and Energy Technologies (INMET) announces the launch of the 2‑week intensive MatRIX – Materials Research Internship & eXchange Program at Nazarbayev University, Astana!

Open to high school, bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD students, as well as researchers and industry professionals.

As part of the program, participants will gain:
🔬 fundamentals of materials science: synthesis and characterization methods
🔬 theoretical training and practical laboratory experience in materials science
🔬 understanding of materials applications in real energy devices and systems
📊 data analysis and research skills
📝 fundamentals of scientific writing and research ethics
🎓 a certificate upon successful completion of the program
🌍 an opportunity to participate in the 14th International Conference on Nanomaterials and Advanced Energy Storage Systems — the largest scientific conference in Kazakhstan in the field of materials science, as well as to meet leading scientists and researchers from around the world (INESS‑2026 🌍 https://iness.kz/).

📅 When: July 20 - 31 2026
💰 Program fee includes all materials and INESS-2026.


🌐 Contacts: inmet@nu.edu.kz; +7 (7172) 69 47 55

⚠️ Number of seats is limited!

Join us to learn, experiment, and discover your path to research. Don’t miss this chance to boost your career in materials science research!

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