Grant program for basic research in social sciences and humanities

The National Foundation for Science and Technology Development funds for basic research in social sciences and humanities, including the following areas: Philosophy, Religion, Sociology, Political Science, Economics, Law, History, Archeology, Ethnology, Area Studies, International Studies, Psychology, Pedagogy, Literature, Linguistics, Cultural studies, Art, Journalism, Media and Communication.

1. Objectives:

  • Build a durable, innovative and conducive environment to social sciences and humanities research activities at universities and institutes
  • Improve the research capacity of young scientists and establish research centers that meet international standards and develop high-quality human resources in social sciences and humanities
  • Enhance the quality of scientific research and increase the number of Vietnamese research published in ISI-covered journals.

2. Scope of funding:

Basic research in the field of Philosophy, Religiology, Sociology and Politics; Economics; Law; History, Archeology and Ethnology; International and Area Studies; Psychology and Pedagogy; Literature and Linguistics; Cultural studies, Art, Journalism, Media and Communication.

3. Eligibility of applicants:

Scientists, from universities, research institutions of science and technology in Viet Nam, who meet all the requirements according to Nafosted’s Regulations of implementation of basic research in social sciences and humanities, attached to Decision No 3/QD-HDQLQ dated on 8 April, 2010 of the Board of Trustees.

4. Grant application:

a. Application form (Annex 1e);
b. Research proposal (Annex 2e);
c. Curriculum vitae of project principal investigator and members (Annex 3e)
d. Two (02) publications in national scientific journals and one (01) scientific book or one (01) publication in ISI-covered journals of the principal investigator