I. Funding Objectives
– Create a favorable research environment to promote basic scientific research in science and technology organizations in Vietnam.
– Enhance research capacity and form strong research teams; contribute to training high-level scientific and technological human resources.
– Improve the quality of scientific research, aiming for international standards.
– Promote international cooperation and integration in scientific research.
II. Scope of Funding
Basic research topics include disciplines within the social sciences and humanities: Philosophy, ethics and religion, Sociology, Political science, Economics and business, Economic and social geography, Law, History and archaeology, Ethnology, Psychology, Educational science, Language and literature, Mass information and communication, Arts (according to the classification table of scientific and technological research fields issued with Decision No. 12/2008/QD-BKHCN dated September 4, 2008 of the Minister of Science and Technology).Download the catalog here.) and Decision No. 95/QD-HDQL-NAFOSTED dated June 24, 2016 of the Fund Management Council on the announcement of the ListBasic research directions in social sciences and humanities have been implemented since 2016;
III. Eligible recipients
– Vietnamese science and technology organizations; foreign organizations operating in Vietnam with scientific research functions; foreign organizations participating in research cooperation with Vietnamese science and technology organizations.
– Individual scientists who are Vietnamese citizens; foreign scientists participating in collaborative research with Vietnamese science and technology organizations and individual scientists.
IV. Conditions for organizations and individuals to carry out the research project and requirements for project results.
1. For the organization in charge of the project
a) Scientific and technological organizations that are registered to conduct scientific and technological activities and whose functions are consistent with the specialized field of the project;
b) Fully fulfill the responsibilities of the lead organization as stipulated by the Fund.
2. For the project leader:
a) Possess expertise relevant to the research topic and currently work as a researcher at a science and technology organization. If the project leader does not belong to any science and technology organization, they must be sponsored and accepted as the lead organization by a reputable Vietnamese science and technology organization in the relevant field (the lead or sponsoring organization must be a science and technology organization with legal personality, a seal, and an account opened at the state treasury);
b) Possess research capabilities that meet the requirements of the topic: hold a doctoral degree or the academic rank of associate professor or professor, and have research results in a relevant field published in reputable international journals within the 5 years prior to the application submission date;
c) There is sufficient time to complete the research content of the project as prescribed. In the case that the project leader goes on business trips or works abroad, the total time spent abroad shall not exceed 1/3 of the project implementation time;
d) Not violating the registration requirements for leading or participating in research projects as stipulated.
3. Members of the research team must possess professional qualifications and skills appropriate to the research topic, including:
a) Key research members, scientific secretaries: must hold a doctoral degree or the academic rank of associate professor or professor, and have relevant research results published in reputable national or international journals within the 5 years prior to the application deadline.
In the case of master's degree holders, they must have relevant research results, including one published article in a reputable international journal or two published articles in reputable national journals or one monograph within the five years prior to the application deadline;
b) Doctoral candidates participating in the research project must have dissertation content that is relevant to the topic, and must have received a dissertation assignment decision no more than 24 months prior to the deadline for submitting applications.
c) Technicians, other support staff.
4. The research findings of this project must meet one of the following requirements:
– At least one article published in a reputable international journal and two articles published in reputable national journals;
– Have at least two articles published in reputable international journals.
– In cases where the research topic cannot be published in reputable international journals, the project results must include at least one monograph (published or in manuscript form deemed suitable for publication) and two articles published in reputable national journals.
* For the first two cases, the project leader must be the author of at least one article published in a reputable international journal as a result of the project.
* The research topic must be exploratory and exploratory in nature, and the research results must include at least one published article in a reputable international journal.
Guide to searching the List of Reputable International Journals (According to Decision No. 224/QD-HDQL-NAFOSTED dated November 8, 2017, of the Chairman of the Management Board of the National Science and Technology Development Fund))
Detailed information regarding regulations related to the Program can be found in Circular No. 37/2014/TT-BKHCN dated December 12, 2014, on the management of basic research projects funded by the National Science and Technology Development Fund, at the following address:https://nafosted.gov.vn/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Thong_tu_372014TT-BKHCN.pdf
V. Project registration dossier (including electronic dossier and printed dossier or electronic dossier with digital signature):
1. Electronic documents must be entered into the OMS system according to the prescribed form, including:
– NCCB Project Registration Form (NCCB01; NCCB01E Form) – Fill out directly on the system;
-Explanation of the research proposal(NCCB02 Form; NCCB02 Estimate; NCCB02E Form, NCCB02E Estimate);
– Scientific profiles of the project leader and each member of the research team (Form NCCB03; Form NCCB03E) – Fill out directly on the system;
– Documentation proving the research achievements of the project leader: at least one publication by the project leader in the last five years in a reputable international journal listed by the Foundation.
Link to access the OMS_KHXH&NV system:http://oms.nafosted.gov.vn/oms_ss/account/index.php
2. After completing the electronic registration on the OMS system, scientists can submit their applications to the Fund in one of two ways:
Method 1. Submit printed documents (one set in Vietnamese) Signed and confirmed with blue ink and red seal, including:
a. 01 application formprint from OMS systemwith confirmation from the organizing or sponsoring organization;
b. Research proposal explanation with budget estimate (matching the electronic version on the system) with confirmation from the sponsoring or supporting organization;
c. Scientific profiles of the project leader and each member of the research team, printed from the OMS system, with signatures in blue ink and confirmation from the employing agency, sponsoring organization or organization;
d. Documentation proving the doctoral training (copy of the Decision on the recognition of the doctoral thesis topic and supervisor for the doctoral candidate, if any)
In addition, the Project Leader will print two copies of the Application Form according to the Fund's template for verification and submission (Download the application form template here).
Method 2. Using digitally signed documents (one set in Vietnamese): Refer to the instructions here.
Attention:
– Evidence of published works by the project leader and research team members must be fully updated in their scientific profiles on the OMS system. The project leader must ensure that the information in the English profile is consistent with the information in the Vietnamese profile. Incomplete provision of evidence may result in the application being ineligible for evaluation or an underestimation of the project leader's and research team's capabilities.
– Electronic documents will be used in the evaluation and selection process.
– Project registration documents not printed from the OMS system will not be accepted.
– In the Project Budget Statement: all 7 detailed budget items must be included; for unused funds, please indicate: 0.
– Paper documents sent to the Fund should clearly state:"Application form for the NCCB program under the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities"
Please read carefully.Instructions for using the OMS system..
VI. Address for receiving applications
Office of the National Science and Technology Development Fund
P405, 4th Floor, 39 Tran Hung Dao Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
For technical support, please call: 024. 3934 0411/ ext 102, 103, 104, 105
IT support phone number: 024. 3936 7750/ ext 801 – 804
VII. Implementation Plan
Receiving applications:from September 16th until 5:00 PM on October 15, 2019
Review and classification of files: October 2019
Evaluation and selection: November-December 2019
Announcement of selection results: January 2020
Budget announcement: February 2020
Complete the paperwork and sign the contract: February-March 2020
VIII. Related documents:
- Circular No. 37/2014/TT-BKHCN dated December 12, 2014 of the Ministry of Science and Technology on the matterRegulations governing the management of basic research projects funded by the National Science and Technology Development Fund.;
– Decision No. 95/QD-HDQL-NAFOSTED dated June 24, 2016, of the Fund Management Council on the publication of the ListBasic research direction in social sciences and humanities implemented since 2016;
– Decision No. 224/QD-HDQL-NAFOSTED dated November 8, 2017, of the Fund Management Council on the announcementList of reputable international and national journals in the field of social sciences and humanities.;
- Joint Circular No. 55/2015/TTLT-BTC-BKHCN dated April 22, 2015, of the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Science and TechnologyGuidelines on establishing norms for construction, allocating budget estimates, and settling accounts for science and technology tasks using state budget funds.;
- Joint Circular No. 27/2015/TTLT-BKNCN-BTC dated December 30, 2015, of the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Ministry of FinanceRegulations on lump-sum payments for the implementation of science and technology tasks using state budget funds.c;
– Circular No. 40/2017/TT-BTC dated April 28, 2017 of the Ministry of FinanceRegulations on travel expenses and conference expenses.;
- Joint Circular No. 01/2010/TT-BTC dated January 6, 2010 of the Ministry of FinanceRegulations governing expenditures for receiving foreign guests working in Vietnam, organizing international conferences and seminars in Vietnam, and entertaining domestic guests..
- Circular No. 09/2015/TT-BKHCN dated May 15, 2015 of the Ministry of Science and TechnologyRegulations governing activities to enhance national science and technology capacity, supported by the National Science and Technology Development Fund.;
– Circular No. 109/2016/TT-BTC dated June 30, 2016, of the Ministry of Finance stipulating the preparation of budgets, management, use, and settlement of funds for conducting statistical surveys and national statistical censuses.;
– Circular No. 71/2018/TT-BTC dated August 10, 2018, of the Ministry of Finance stipulating the regime for receiving foreign guests working in Vietnam, the regime for expenditures on organizing international conferences and seminars in Vietnam, and the regime for receiving domestic guests;
– Circular No. 04/2019/TT-BNV dated May 24, 2019 of the Ministry of InteriorGuidelines for implementing the basic salary level for those receiving salaries and allowances in public agencies and units of the Party, State, political-social organizations, and associations;
The aforementioned documents can be viewed and downloaded from the Foundation's website at the following address:https://www.nafosted.gov.vn/
IX. Guidelines for preparing budget estimates
1. The Fund provides guidance on the application of Circular No. 55/2015/TTLT-BTC-BKHCN dated April 22, 2015, of the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Science and Technology, guiding the norms for budgeting, allocation, and settlement of funds for science and technology tasks using state budget funds, for basic research projects in the field of social sciences and humanities funded by the Fund, as follows:
1.1. Labor cost: Calculated based on the number of working days performed by each member. A working day is equivalent to 8 hours/day; more than 4 hours is counted as 1 working day. One month of work is equivalent to 22 working days.
1.2. Expenses for repair and purchase of fixed assets: Within the framework of the NCCB funding program based on project scale, the Fund only finances the purchase of small, necessary research equipment that directly serves the research activities of the projects. During the evaluation and selection process, the Fund prioritizes funding projects whose lead organizations fully meet the requirements for facilities and equipment serving the project. Proposals for purchasing equipment within the framework of a project must comply with the regulations in Joint Circular No. 16/2015/BKHCN-BTC dated September 1, 2015, of the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Science and Technology guiding the management and handling of assets formed through the implementation of scientific and technological tasks using state budget funds. Assets may only be purchased when leasing or transferring assets is ineffective.
For purchases with a unit price of 10 million VND or more, the project requires the provision of price quotations.
1.3. Outbound delegations: No priority will be given to funding within the framework of the NCCB project. If the project requires funding, please provide a detailed explanation of the need and register for the National Science and Technology Capacity Building Support Program as stipulated in Circular No. 09/2015/TT/BKHCN dated May 15, 2015, of the Ministry of Science and Technology.
1.4. Entry of delegations: As stipulated in Circular No. 71/2018/TT-BTC dated August 10, 2018 of the Ministry of FinanceRegulations on the protocol for receiving foreign guests working in Vietnam, the expenditure regime for organizing international conferences and seminars in Vietnam, and the protocol for receiving domestic guests..
2. Regarding the application of Joint Circular No. 27/2015/TTLT-BKHCN-BTC dated December 30, 2015, of the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Science and Technology, which stipulates the lump-sum expenditure for the implementation of science and technology tasks using state budget funds, guiding the lump-sum expenditure for science and technology tasks using state budget funds according to Decree 95/2014/NĐ-CP on investment and financial mechanisms for science and technology activities:
In order to have a basis for considering and approving funding in accordance with the regulations in the Circular, project leaders are requested to propose specific methods of lump-sum payment or lump-sum payment based on the final product in the Project Implementation Application Form (Forms NCCB 01 and NCCB 01E).
The fund will consider contracting out the final product for the NCCB project if it simultaneously satisfies the conditions stipulated in Article 6 of Circular No. 27/2015/TTLT-BKNCN-BTC dated December 30, 2015, issued jointly by the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Ministry of Finance, regulating the contracting out of scientific and technological tasks using state budget funds.
X. Some notes
– Scientists leading NCCB projects funded by the Foundation who submitted their project completion documents before September 16, 2019, can register for the first round of project selection in 2020.
– The sponsoring or supporting organization must be a science and technology organization with independent legal personality, registered for science and technology activities, possessing a seal, and having account 3713 opened at the State Treasury.
– Project proposals must be prepared in accordance with the Fund's regulations as stated in this Announcement. Incomplete proposals or those not following the prescribed format will not be considered.
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