Kazakhstan Offers Grants to Train Nuclear Professionals Abroad

Kazakhstan has launched new state grants aimed at training professionals for the nuclear energy sector abroad.

The initiative, coordinated by the Agency for Atomic Energy of Kazakhstan in collaboration with the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, the Center for International Programs, and Kazakhstan Nuclear Power Plants LLP, will allocate scholarships to develop a skilled workforce for the country’s growing nuclear industry, The Caspian Post reports, citing Kazakh media.

According to the Agency for Atomic Energy, the program will focus on attracting specialists in engineering, technical, and scientific fields-areas critical for the advancement of Kazakhstan’s nuclear energy sector.

In 2026, the Bolashak Program will pilot 20 scholarships, with plans to continue awarding similar grants annually. The program will support international internships as well as Master’s and PhD tracks at leading foreign universities.

The project focuses on training a new generation of engineering and scientific professionals capable of driving technological progress and ensuring the safe deployment of nuclear technologies.

Almassadam Satkaliyev, Chairman of the Agency for Atomic Energy, noted that fostering professional competencies aligns with the President’s directive to develop a modern energy cluster. As he emphasized, these grants are an investment in people who will advance the sector, enhancing its resilience and international competitiveness.

The program's launch will be a landmark stage in strengthening scientific and technical capacity and building a reliable talent foundation for Kazakhstan’s future nuclear energy industry.