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Volunteer Research in Education Policy
Project Title "Equity in Higher Education in Kazakhstan: A Comparative Study"
Task Description
Daniel Torrano, PhD
We are conducting a qualitative study on equity and access in higher education. As a volunteer research assistant, you will:
  • Assist in collecting and transcribing interview data (Kazakh/English).
  • Conduct literature searches on equity in post-Soviet higher education.
  • Help with data coding using NVivo (training provided).
  • Participate in team meetings and research discussions.
Interests & Skills Required
  • Strong interest in educational policy, sociology, or higher education.
  • Good academic writing and reading skills in English (Kazakh or Russian is a plus).
  • Detail-oriented, reliable, and motivated to learn.
  • No prior research experience required — training will be provided
Working Hours & Format
  • 5–7 hours per week.
  • Flexible schedule.
  • Hybrid format (online tasks + occasional in-person meetings at NUGSE).
Learning & Publishing Opportunities
  • Gain hands-on training in qualitative research methods.
  • Opportunity to co-author a conference paper or journal article (based on contribution).
  • Receive a recommendation letter upon successful completion.
Payment & Benefits
  • Volunteer (unpaid).
  • Benefits: skill development, mentorship, possible co-authorship, recommendation letter.
Application Details
  • Deadline: October 10, 2025.
  • How to Apply: Submit a short CV (1 page) + short motivation paragraph (200 words) via this [Google Form →].
Apply now and grow as a researcher!
Professor
Vice Dean for Research, Graduate School of Education
Former affiliations
Associate professor, Graduate School of Education
Professor, Graduate School of Education
 https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9137-2392
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Task Description
  • Clear explanation of what the student will do (data collection, literature review, translations, lab support, survey distribution, etc.)
  • Mention if it contributes to a larger research project, grant, or publication.
Interests & Skills Required
  • Background knowledge (e.g., “basic SPSS skills,” “interest in education policy,” “fluent in English/Kazakh,” etc.)
  • Soft skills (e.g., teamwork, communication, punctuality).
Working Hours & Format
  • Expected weekly hours (e.g., 5–10 hrs/week).
  • Online, offline, hybrid.
  • Flexible or fixed schedule.
Learning & Publishing Opportunities
  • Will students be listed as co-authors on papers?
  • Opportunities to attend conferences, seminars, or workshops.
  • Possible mentorship/career guidance.
Payment & Benefits
  • Paid / Unpaid / Volunteer.
  • If paid: hourly rate, stipend, or fixed amount.
  • If unpaid: clear benefits (skills, certificates, recommendation letters, publication credit).
Application Details
  • Deadline.
  • Required documents (CV, motivation statement, writing sample, etc.).
  • Application link / Google Form / professor’s email.
Apply now and grow as a researcher!
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