SPONSORSHIP AND COOPERATION PROGRAMS OF VINIF FUND IN 2026
I. FUNDING FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION RESEARCH
The program sponsors scientific research, technology and innovation projects of universities, research institutes,... in Vietnam and reputable scientists with the following goals: Creating high-quality research projects at an international level, connecting Vietnamese scientists with the world; promote interdisciplinary, inter-university and inter-national research to solve major national problems; Attract outstanding Vietnamese scientists from around the world to return to contribute to the country through funding to implement projects, connecting and creating an intellectual playground for returning scientists; Build a team of excellent young scientists through domestic research projects.
In 2026, the Program prioritizes funding in the following fields: Smart Health, Smart Movement, Smart Agriculture, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Materials Science, Green Energy, Biotechnology, Creative Economy, Digital Economy.
Time to receive proposals: from May 1, 2026 to May 15, 2026.
Announcement of results and signing of sponsorship agreement: July 2026.
For detailed information, see: https://vinif.org/sponsor-programs/chuong-trinh-nghien-cuu-khoa-hoc-cong-nghe-va-doi-moi-sang-tao/
II. SPONSORING THE SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH TALENT CLUB
The program has the goal of building a team of elite young scientists under the guidance of reputable and excellent scientists of Vietnamese origin. The program selects final-year students, graduate students, and young lecturers/scientists with ability and excellent academic and research achievements. Candidates selected to participate in the Program will receive study and research guidance from internationally reputable Vietnamese scientists and have the opportunity to be introduced and guided in applying for master's and doctoral research scholarships at leading universities.
VINIF Foundation will organize 03 Scientific Research Talent Clubs in 03 priority field groups: Applied Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science; Health Sciences; Physics - Materials.
Time to receive registration documents: From April 15, 2026 to May 7, 2026.
Announcement of selection results and contract signing: From June 2026.
For detailed information, see: https://vinif.org/sponsor-programs/tai-tro-clb-tai-nang-nghien-cuu/
I. FUNDING FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION RESEARCH
The program sponsors scientific research, technology and innovation projects of universities, research institutes,... in Vietnam and reputable scientists with the following goals: Creating high-quality research projects at an international level, connecting Vietnamese scientists with the world; promote interdisciplinary, inter-university and inter-national research to solve major national problems; Attract outstanding Vietnamese scientists from around the world to return to contribute to the country through funding to implement projects, connecting and creating an intellectual playground for returning scientists; Build a team of excellent young scientists through domestic research projects.
In 2026, the Program prioritizes funding in the following fields: Smart Health, Smart Movement, Smart Agriculture, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Materials Science, Green Energy, Biotechnology, Creative Economy, Digital Economy.
Time to receive proposals: from May 1, 2026 to May 15, 2026.
Announcement of results and signing of sponsorship agreement: July 2026.
For detailed information, see: https://vinif.org/sponsor-programs/chuong-trinh-nghien-cuu-khoa-hoc-cong-nghe-va-doi-moi-sang-tao/
II. SPONSORING THE SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH TALENT CLUB
The program has the goal of building a team of elite young scientists under the guidance of reputable and excellent scientists of Vietnamese origin. The program selects final-year students, graduate students, and young lecturers/scientists with ability and excellent academic and research achievements. Candidates selected to participate in the Program will receive study and research guidance from internationally reputable Vietnamese scientists and have the opportunity to be introduced and guided in applying for master's and doctoral research scholarships at leading universities.
VINIF Foundation will organize 03 Scientific Research Talent Clubs in 03 priority field groups: Applied Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science; Health Sciences; Physics - Materials.
Time to receive registration documents: From April 15, 2026 to May 7, 2026.
Announcement of selection results and contract signing: From June 2026.
For detailed information, see: https://vinif.org/sponsor-programs/tai-tro-clb-tai-nang-nghien-cuu/
III. FUNDING RESEARCH FOR POST-DOCTORIAL RESEARCH OF YOUNG SCHOLARSHIPS
Support Vietnamese PhDs who have recently graduated from prestigious universities around the world to return to Vietnam to conduct full-time Postdoctoral research (Postdoc) at domestic universities and research institutes.
In 2026, the Program prioritizes funding in the following fields: Smart Health, Smart Movement, Smart Agriculture, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Materials Science, Green Energy, Biotechnology, Creative Economy, Digital Economy.
Sponsorship level: 360 million/year.
Time to receive registration documents: from April 15, 2026 to May 15, 2026.
Announcement of selection results and signing of sponsorship agreement: August 2026.
For detailed information, see: https://vinif.org/sponsor-programs/tai-tro-hoc-gia-sau-tien-si/
IV. SPONSORING SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EVENTS
The program sponsors and organizes and co-organizes key international conferences and seminars on science and technology, with the following goals:
- Solving key issues and major national tasks; - Attracting the world's leading scientists and famous scientists of Vietnamese origin to contribute to Vietnam;
- Connecting international scientists and scientists of Vietnamese origin with the domestic scientific community, improving international reputation and quality of scientific research for universities and research institutes in Vietnam.
- Promote the potential to create inter-national, inter-university, and interdisciplinary research projects, raising the level of science to serve the development of Vietnam.
Time to receive registration documents: The program receives registration applications quarterly:
Quarter I and II: Applications submitted before June 30, 2026.
Quarter III: Applications submitted before September 30, 2026.
Quarter IV: Applications submitted before December 31, 2026.
Notification of selection results and signing of sponsorship agreement: Within 21 days from the end of receiving applications each quarter.
For detailed information, see: https://vinif.org/sponsor-programs/hop-tac-tai-tro-su-kien-va-hoi-thao/