1. Can a basic doctoral student "transfer" from his field to another field?
In accordance with the decision of the Cabinet of Ministers No. 304 of May 22, 2017, it is not allowed to transfer intern-researchers and researchers from one scientific or educational organization to another. Also, it is not possible to transfer the questions of the basic doctoral entrance exams because one specialization does not correspond to another specialization.
2. Can a candidate who is an independent researcher apply for a doctoral degree?
Norms are not given in the regulatory legal documents on whether or not a person who has been registered as an independent researcher can submit an application for a basic doctorate. In this regard, it is advisable to submit documents for independent research based on the permission of formalized scientific or educational organizations.
3. There is no transparency in doctoral admissions. What form will the exams take this year?
This year's exams will not be conducted online, but will be held in the traditional way. This year, the admissions committee will take steps to hold doctoral entrance exams and interview processes under video surveillance (online broadcast). Applicants who have scored less than 50% of the total score of the first subject (specialty or foreign language) given in the basic doctoral entrance exams will not be transferred to the next stage. This ensures the transparency of entrance exams and interview processes, as well as the selection of potential applicants.
4. I study at the intern-research department. My scientific articles and my scientific work are far ahead. Now, do I have the privilege to enter the Ph.D. program this year?
Internship-research is considered as a form of preparation of a candidate to conduct scientific and scientific-creative research in a relevant specialty, separated from production, and to obtain the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), and no privileges are given to a person who studied in this form.
5. I want to apply as an independent researcher. Should the candidate find the supervisor himself? Does the university itself not attach?
Often, a person applying for independent research submits a document with his scientific supervisor and dissertation topic ready. During the interview by the admission committee, there may be questions regarding the topic of the dissertation. According to the applicant's request, a scientific supervisor can be attached from a scientific or educational organization.
6. What is being done to study the problems of scientific researchers and the obstacles they face?
According to the decision No. 545 of August 27, 2021 of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan "On measures to organize the management system of scientific and innovative activities", in case of changes in the basic salaries of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan due to the adoption of the relevant decrees of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Ministry of Innovative Development of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the development of the joint decision of the Ministry of Employment and Labor Relations on changing the amounts of the basic salaries of scientific and managerial employees is canceled, and when the basic salaries are changed, the basic salary amounts of scientific and managerial employees participating in the implementation of state scientific programs at the expense of the state budget funds are canceled. change is set.
In this way, obstacles related to the payment of remuneration for the work of intern-researchers, basic doctoral students and post-doctoral students and the remuneration of their scientific supervisors/consultants have been removed.
In addition, amendments were made to the regulation on post-higher education, approved by the decision of the Cabinet of Ministers No. 304 dated May 22, 2017. According to it, the possibility of becoming a scientific leader and consultant to more candidates at the same time was determined for candidates of science and philosophy with a doctor of science and a scientific title.
7. Will the basic doctoral studies be based on a contract this year?
In accordance with the decision of the Cabinet of Ministers No. 304 of May 22, 2017, it is established that basic doctoral studies and doctoral studies can be taught at the expense of the State budget of the Republic of Uzbekistan and on a fee-contract basis.
8. On what date will the quota for the specialty be distributed?
In accordance with the order of the Minister of Innovative Development of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. 258 of September 21, 2021, the admission quotas for post-higher education institutions for 2022 were distributed according to the specializations of scientific and educational organizations, sent to the relevant ministries and agencies and, as mentioned above, announced on the website of the ministry .
9. What documents are needed for doctoral study (basic, targeted, doctoral study)?
In accordance with the decision of the Cabinet of Ministers No. 304 dated May 22, 2017, applicants for internship-research, basic doctoral studies, and independent studies must submit the following documents
Application.
Brief biographical information (lens).
A certified copy of the employment record (for working applicants).
A copy of a diploma of a master's degree of a higher educational institution or completion of a clinical residency (for medical sciences), higher education (for specialty programs).
List of published scientific works, as well as their copies (at least 1 article and 2 theses).
Job Description (For Freelancers)
Passport copy.
Copy of the State Scholarship of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan (if available)
Are all documents prepared in pdf format? It is sent with registration through the Unified electronic system coordinating post-secondary education (http://phd.mininnovation.uz).
10. What will be the form of the exam and the sequence of the exam (first by specialty or foreign language) and which organization will conduct the exam?
Admission exams and selection of exam forms are carried out by the receiving scientific and educational organizations.
11. The quota is late this year. Will the admission process be extended because of this?
The acceptance of documents for post-secondary education institutions will be extended until October 20 of this year.
12. Tashkent State Transport University has not been allocated a quota for intern research. Is it possible to leave the quota again before the intern is accepted for research, or will he not join again?
Due to the fact that there was no demand for admission quotas for intern-researchers from this university, the quota was not allocated. No other quota will be allocated to research trainees.
13. Is it impossible to submit if there is no academic supervisor?
Since post-secondary education is related to obtaining a scientific degree, it is advisable for students to clarify the topics of the thesis and supervisor in advance.
14. Where are the documents for basic doctoral studies submitted?
The Unified electronic system (http://phd.mininnovation.uz) is submitted to all forms of post-secondary education institutions with registration.
15. Does the State Test Center take the English language test for basic doctoral studies?
No. Basic doctoral examinations are conducted by the applicant institution.
16. It was said that those who completed the master's degree with excellent grades will be accepted without an exam. Is it practical?
No, no such procedure is specified. Only the holders of the Presidential scholarship are admitted to the basic doctoral program with preferential treatment.
However, in the event that several applicants have the same final scores on the entrance exams for internship-research, basic doctorate and doctoral studies, or the results of interviews, the following applicants will be given priority:
a) for intern-research and basic doctoral studies (PhD):
those who graduated from the master's degree with excellent grades;
holders of copyrights and patents;
who have published scientific articles in journals, including foreign journals;
b) for doctoral studies (DSc):
Those who have more than 5 years of scientific and pedagogical experience;
holders of copyrights and patents;
17. In the case of early protection, the remaining scholarships are awarded by which organization, the institute or from the state budget?
To those who defended their doctoral thesis prepared for obtaining the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Doctor of Science (DSc) before the end of the study period, as well as to their scientific supervisors and consultants, the corresponding scholarship provided for the remaining period of the study period by the order of the head of the institution, as well as the doctoral student the total amount of payment for the work will be paid within 20 days from the date of presentation of the relevant diploma.
In this case, the financing of the expenses provided for in this paragraph is carried out from the republican budget of the Republic of Uzbekistan as a first-level budget allocation to the relevant ministries and agencies, in accordance with the necessary calculations, within the parameters of the State budget of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
With the justified documents, the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Innovative Development will be referred for consideration in accordance with the established procedure.
18. I am completing the master's degree at the Tashkent State Agrarian University. Since the educational process at our university is set from January to January, we are still doing an internship. Naturally, we will not have received a diploma by the time of admission, so what will happen to us, will we burn out for one year and six months?
As an exception, taking into account that the studies for basic doctoral studies will begin on January 1 of the new year, it is appropriate to place a certificate from a temporary educational institution instead of a diploma in the document uploading section. At the same time, he will have the opportunity to participate in entrance exams. After receiving the original or a copy of the diploma, the applicant (seeker) uploads the diploma by editing the documents.
19. My wife completed her master's degree at Karakalpak State University this year and because of her interest in science, she started working as a teacher in the department she graduated from, based on the recommendation of the head of the department. Now, when I apply for a doctoral degree, they say that there is no place for English at Karakalpak State University. There is no base, but it is possible to do it purposefully, right? My wife's academic supervisor is a professor at the University of World Languages of Uzbekistan. Since she has 6 doctoral students in world languages, my wife cannot submit to world languages.
In the decision of the Cabinet of Ministers No. 304 of May 22, 2017, "A Doctor of Science can be a scientific supervisor and consultant to no more than four candidates at the same time. In the last three years, it was mentioned that no more than six researchers can be attached to scientific supervisors and scientific consultants, who have timely defended their researchers, based on the conclusion of the collegial body of scientific or educational organizations. In this case, it is appropriate to contact another academic supervisor.
20. What is the difference between basic doctorate, doctorate and research traineeship?
Annex 2 of the decision of the Cabinet of Ministers No. 304 of May 22, 2017 is defined as follows:
internship-research - a form of training of a candidate to conduct scientific and scientific-creative research in a relevant specialty, separated from production, and to obtain a doctor of philosophy (PhD) degree;
basic doctoral training is a form of post-higher education in the specialty of highly qualified scientific and scientific-pedagogical personnel, organized separately from production for applicants for the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) scientific degree;
doctoral training is a form of post-higher education in the specialty of highly qualified scientific and scientific-pedagogical personnel, organized separately from production for applicants for the Doctor of Science (DSc) degree;
independent research is a form of post-higher education in the specialty of highly qualified scientific and scientific-pedagogical personnel, which is organized without separation from production for applicants for Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Doctor of Science (DSc) scientific degrees.
