Publication requirements for obtaining the title of professor in 2025
Introduction
The title of professor in Kazakhstan is highly respected and prestigious. It not only emphasizes the high level of professional qualification of a scientist, but also opens up numerous opportunities for career growth and development. Professors enjoy various privileges, including increased salaries, access to grants, the opportunity to supervise research projects, and receive additional allowances for scientific activity. Obtaining the title of professor requires fulfilling strict requirements, including those related to scientific publications. These requirements are constantly updated and adapted to international standards, which necessitates a detailed understanding of the current criteria. In 2025, publication requirements become even more specific, focusing on the quality and quantity of scientific papers. This article aims to consider in detail the main publication requirements for obtaining the title of professor, highlighting the importance of scientific activity, and providing recommendations for those who strive to achieve this goal.
Basic requirements
1. Possession of the academic title of Associate Professor (Associate Professor) or Senior Research Fellow.
2. Continuous experience in scientific or scientific-pedagogical activity for at least five years after receiving the academic title of associate professor (associate professor). Of which:
- two years - in a position not lower than professor in a higher educational institution of Kazakhstan (HEI) or in corresponding positions in a scientific organization. Positions:
- Heads of departments.
- Deputy Heads.
- Head of a higher education institution or scientific organization.
3. 28 scientific articles in scientific periodicals.
Requirements for scientific articles
In this section, we will look in detail at the requirements for publishing scientific articles to obtain the title of professor:
28 scientific articles in scientific periodicals
1) 20 articles in periodicals of the KOKS MNVO RK (KKSON).
2) 3 scientific articles in international Scopus journals.
3) 5 scientific conferences - 3 international, 2 internal RK.
Clarification on publications in international journals Scopus
Let's take a closer look at Scopus International Journal Publications with Percentile not less than 50 or in Web of Science journals 1-2 quartiles according to Journal Citation Reports, which must necessarily correspond to the applicant's field of study or complementary fields, or be in a multidisciplinary field.
So if you're applying for a professorship in political science, your percentile should be minimum 50 exactly by political sciences or social sciences. Or, if you publish in a journal with a multidisciplinary profile with a percentile higher 50%, This is also appropriate. The percentile is taken into account for the year of publication or for the year in which the applicant applies for the title of professor.
When an international peer-reviewed scientific journal ceases to be indexed in Scopus and/or Web of Science, all articles of the applicant in this journal are not taken into account.
From September 1, 2025 The applicant must be the first author or corresponding author of 3 scientific articles published in international journals (Scopus/WoS).
Additionally: If an applicant has more than 3 scientific articles in Scopus journals with a percentile above 50 and Web of Science 1-2 quartiles, each additional article will be counted as 2 articles in the KOKS MNVO RK (KKSON).
Conclusion
In this article, we have reviewed the requirements for obtaining the title of professor in Kazakhstan, emphasizing their importance for scientists. We have analyzed the requirements for scientific publications, work experience, and indexation in international journals. It is especially worth noting that the importance of publications in Scopus journals has become even higher, as we have seen in the article itself. The title of professor opens up new opportunities for career growth, salary increases, and participation in scientific projects. A clear understanding of the requirements and their meaning is an important step for scientists seeking to achieve the title of professor and contribute to science and education, because meeting the established requirements contributes to the development of scientific activity and improving the quality of education in the country.
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