Young Scientists and Researchers
For young scientists, doctoral and master’s students and undergraduates: the Young Scientists Council, the Student Research Society, a research conference every spring, academic writing training and grant opportunities.
- Young Scientists CouncilSince 2014
- Student conferenceEvery spring
- Conference 2026167 papers, 7 sections
From student to researcher
Join the Student Research Society
The Society involves students in research: seminars, debates and joint events with research societies of other universities.
Student Research SocietyChoose a supervisor and a topic
Agree your topic in the department. Master’s dissertations are checked for plagiarism.
Give your first paper
Papers are published in the book of abstracts; the top three in each section receive diplomas.
Scientific conferencesLearn academic writing
In 2026, 43 lecturers and young researchers took the 14-week (42-hour) “Academic writing and ethics” course.
Prepare for doctoral studies
After the master’s degree — doctoral studies in three maritime specialities.
Doctoral admissionLook at grants and exchanges
Azerbaijan Science Foundation competitions, exchanges with partner universities and study-abroad programmes.
Grants and competitions
Young Scientists Council
The Council was set up in December 2014 to boost the research activity of young scientists. Its main functions:
- organising research events with the Academy’s young scientists and doctoral students;
- supporting young people’s research initiatives and promoting their achievements;
- developing innovation activity among young researchers;
- connecting young scientists with foreign research organisations.
Student Research Society
The Society involves students in research; its chair is a member of the Academy’s Academic Council. Recent events include a seminar on how to do research (article structure, academic writing and integrity), a debate on the legal aspects of artificial intelligence in shipping, and cooperation with the student research society of the Azerbaijan Sport Academy. More: Student Research Society.
Student and young researchers’ conference
Held every spring on “Prospects for the development of maritime transport”. In 2026 (8–9 April), 167 papers were presented in 7 sections: shipbuilding and ship repair; marine navigation; marine power plants; ship electrical equipment and automation; mechanics; mathematics and computer science; humanities and linguistics of water transport.
Papers are published in the book of abstracts and the top three in each section receive diplomas. All conferences: Scientific conferences.
Academic writing and ethics
In spring 2026, 43 of the Academy’s lecturers and young researchers took the online course “Academic writing and ethics” by Hikmet Tahir Karakoç, honorary professor of a Turkish university: 14 weeks, 42 hours.
Grants and exchanges
- Azerbaijan Science Foundation competitions — Grants and competitions;
- study abroad and professional development — more.