The students majoring in Philology (Azerbaijani Language and Literature) at the Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences of Khazar University have begun their research internship at the Institute of Folklore of ANAS as part of the autumn semester of the 2026–2027 academic year.

A meeting was held to mark the beginning of the internship. During the meeting, Hikmat Guliyev, Director of the Institute of Folklore of ANAS, Doctor of Sciences in Philology and Associate Professor, briefed the students on the Institute’s main areas of scientific activity and the research conducted in the field of folkloristics. The meeting was also attended by Leyla Mammadova, Doctor of Sciences in Philology and Head of the Department of Folklore and Written Literature and Lala Bedirova, Senior Research Fellow at the Department of South Azerbaijani Folklore.

Hikmat Guliyev noted the important role of folklore in preserving the historical memory, national and cultural heritage and spiritual values of the people. He highlighted the importance of students developing their knowledge and skills in these areas during the internship, as well as acquiring a scientific approach to national and cultural heritage and developing research skills.

During the meeting, the students received detailed information about the organization of the research internship, the tasks to be undertaken and the criteria for evaluating their work.

As part of the research internship, the students have been assigned to the Institute of Folklore’s Department of South Azerbaijani Folklore and Department of Folklore and Written Literature. During the internship, they are expected to gain first-hand knowledge of the research priorities of the respective departments, the studies being conducted, and the principles governing the organization of academic research, while integrating their theoretical knowledge with practical experience.

It should be noted that the students’ research internship will conclude at the end of December 2026.