On October 16, 2026, the Faculty of Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence and the Department of Informatics and Informatization of Education organized a practical seminar entitled “From Idea to Success: Tips and Strategies for Preparing Competitive Grant Applications for Grant Funding (GF) and Program-Targeted Funding (PTF) Competitions.” The seminar was designed for faculty members, early-career researchers, and doctoral students.

The keynote speaker was Zhanat Nurbekova, Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, Professor, Research Professor at Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University, member of the National Scientific Council (2022–2025), and Principal Investigator of a Program-Targeted Funding project (2023–2025).

During the seminar, Professor Nurbekova explained the regulatory framework governing grant competitions and the requirements for developing a well-structured project implementation plan. She shared 14 practical tips for preparing competitive grant applications, along with a quality assessment checklist. She also demonstrated how generative artificial intelligence can be used as a virtual reviewer to evaluate and improve grant proposals.

The seminar was held in a hybrid format, combining in-person participation in Room 313 with online attendance via Zoom. Participants had the opportunity to discuss their own research project ideas and receive practical recommendations.

The event brought together university faculty members, early-career researchers, and doctoral students. Representatives of West Kazakhstan Innovation and Technology University, Toraighyrov University, and Kazakh National Women's Teacher Training University also joined the seminar online.

Participants highlighted the practical value of the materials presented and expressed their gratitude to the speaker for her valuable recommendations. The seminar provided a platform for exchanging experiences, discussing key aspects of grant application preparation, and gaining practical insights into improving the competitiveness of grant proposals.