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Tender announced to select the organizer for the Turkmenistan Investment Forum in Ashgabat

11 Jun. 11:56

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The Ministry of Finance and Economy of Turkmenistan has officially announced a competitive tender to select an event management company to organize the upcoming Turkmenistan Investment Forum. The high-profile economic event is scheduled to take place in Ashgabat from October 7 to 8, 2026.

According to the official terms of the tender, applications and required corporate documentation from interested bidding agencies will be accepted until July 1 at 17:00 at the following address: 156 Archabil Shayoly, Ashgabat. The evaluation of proposals and the selection process will officially commence on July 2 at 10:00.

To obtain the complete package of bidding documents and review the detailed terms of institutional participation, interested organizations can directly contact the ministry's tender committee. The official contact telephone numbers are: 39-46-39, 39-46-38.

















Switzerland Opens Applications for Government Excellence Scholarships for Young Turkmen Researchers

24 Aug. 14:45

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The Swiss Government has officially opened the application cycle for its Excellence Scholarships for the 2027–2028 academic year. The program target young specialists and researchers from Turkmenistan seeking to conduct post-graduate research or pursue doctoral studies at top Swiss universities and research institutes.

Key applicant requirements:

A Master’s degree or equivalent academic/professional credential;

Age limit: born after December 31, 1991;

A detailed research proposal including a timeline, core methodology, and planned objectives;

An official letter of academic sponsorship from a host professor in Switzerland;

For applicants currently residing in Switzerland, the entry date must not precede August 1, 2026.

The grant includes a monthly allowance, health insurance coverage, partial housing subsidies, and travel expenses. Research fellowships range from 6 to 12 months in duration. Electronic application submissions will remain open through November 27, 2026. Application procedures for Turkmen citizens are overseen by the Embassy of Switzerland in Baku.