The Vingroup Innovation Foundation (VINIF), under the VinBigData Institute, was established by Vingroup Corporation to support organizations and individuals in conducting scientific research, technology development, and innovation, aiming to create positive and sustainable impacts for Vietnam.
The program aims to support PhD holders who graduated from reputable universities abroad or recently defended their theses in Vietnam to conduct full-time postdoctoral research at research institutes or universities in Vietnam.
Applicants must meet at least one of the following conditions:
(i) Have successfully defended their doctoral thesis within the past 5 years (male) or 7 years (female) at the time of application submission;
(ii) Be under 38 years old (male) or under 40 years old (female) and already hold a PhD degree.
The research field must belong to one of the following areas: science, technology, engineering, medicine and pharmacy, economics, or education.
In the first year, applicants must have at least two publications in journals indexed in SCIE/SSCI, with at least one as first or corresponding author.
In the second year, applicants must have at least three publications in journals indexed in SCIE/SSCI, with at least two as first or corresponding author.
Applicants must standardize their academic profiles on Google Scholar or ORCID for accurate evaluation.
Applicants must be mentored by a domestic scientist who belongs to the host institution. The mentor must have at least 10 SCIE/SSCI publications, including at least 3 as first or corresponding author.
Applicants must obtain a commitment letter from a Vietnamese research organization or university agreeing to host their postdoctoral research, provide necessary facilities, and support the research implementation.
Applicants must demonstrate a clear long-term plan for engaging in research and working in academic or scientific environments.
During the scholarship period, recipients cannot simultaneously receive another postdoctoral scholarship or salary from projects funded by VINIF.
Research must commence within the scholarship registration year.
Applicants who have not yet obtained a PhD may still apply, but their mentor must confirm in writing that the applicant will defend their thesis within the same year.
Scholarship renewal for the second year requires that the previous year’s research performance be evaluated as “Satisfactory” or “Excellent.”
Outstanding candidates may be awarded the scholarship for two consecutive years if their research results are evaluated as excellent.
a) VINIF conducts the evaluation and selection through a Scientific Council.
b) Evaluation criteria include:
Quality of the research proposal;
Applicant’s research achievements;
Research achievements and reputation of the mentor;
Content of recommendation letters;
Relevance and research capacity of the host institution;
Previous research results funded by VINIF (if applicable).
a) The scholarship is awarded for 12 months, with a monthly value of 30,000,000 VND, of which 90% is paid to the recipient and 10% to the host institution for management costs.
b) The scholarship is renewable annually based on research progress.
c) The maximum support duration for each recipient is 24 months.
d) The scholarship is disbursed in three phases through the host institution’s account:
Phase 1: Six months’ value after signing the funding agreement;
Phase 2: Five months’ value after satisfactory mid-term evaluation;
Phase 3: Remaining value after completion and final report.
e) The host institution must transfer the scholarship monthly before the 10th of each month to the recipient’s account.
a) Responsibilities of the Scholarship Recipient:
Attend the VINIF scholarship award ceremony (travel and accommodation expenses are self-funded).
Implement the research as planned and on schedule.
Provide all necessary documentation for financial reporting.
Submit a research progress report every 6 months within 15 days after each phase.
Conduct full-time postdoctoral research at the host institution.
Acknowledge VINIF support in all publications, presentations, and research outputs.
b) Responsibilities of the Host Institution:
Accept and facilitate the recipient’s full-time postdoctoral research.
Monitor research progress and ensure compliance with the proposal.
Notify VINIF of any changes or issues during implementation.
Use and manage the scholarship fund properly, with complete financial documentation.
Application period: March 1, 2025 – April 29, 2025
Result announcement: September 2025
Detailed information: List and regulations for postdoctoral scholarship application documents.
Applicants must submit soft copies (Word/PDF with signature and seal) via the online portal: https://oms.vinif.org.
Full details and guidelines: https://vinif.org/sponsor-programs/hoc-bong-sau-tien-si-trong-nuoc/
Applicants who previously received VINIF scholarships must also submit a report on previous research results.
Shortlisted applicants must submit hard copies (signed and sealed) before signing the funding agreement to:
Vingroup Innovation Foundation (VINIF)
9th Floor, Century Building, Times City, 458 Minh Khai, Hanoi.
For more information, please contact: scholarship@vinif.org
(Source: https://khcn.huce.edu.vn/chuong-trinh-hoc-bong-sau-tien-si-trong-nuoc-quy-vinif/)
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