VNU has issued a decision to assign tasks and provide funding to support training, scientific research, talent nurturing, and the development of basic sciences at the University of Science, with a total budget of VND18.35 billion for the 2025-2026 academic year. This is additional funding to enhance the University of Science’s ongoing activities.

Under this decision, the University of Natural Sciences is tasked with leading the training, scientific research, and talent nurturing programs, prioritizing direct support for learners (students, postgraduates, doctoral candidates) and scientists (lecturers, researchers).

Regarding support for training talented science undergraduates, the university plans to provide additional admission scholarships of VND5 million for five-month periods and other allowances, so that the funding will double the current level for academic encouragement scholarships and lecturer support.

Training and research in basic sciences will be strengthened with policies offering outstanding student scholarships of VND10 million per award for a 10-month period and VND500 million per discipline for faculty- and university-level research, internships, and practical training for students in basic sciences.

VNU will also provide financial support to in the University of Science for the university to support the High School for the Gifted Students in Natural Sciences in fostering national competition teams and providing logistical support for international Olympiads.

Additionally, postgraduate training and research are being prioritized with funding for scholarships to offset tuition fees for postgraduates (VND50 million per award per year) and master’s degree students (VND30 million per award per year), contributing to the development of a high-quality young research workforce.

VNU also is allocating VND500 million per year for tuition scholarships for students in the VNU12+ talent incubation program, encouraging the discovery and nurturing of talent from high school. Beyond direct support for lecturers of the VNU12+ program, VNU will also support research activities by lecturers and students of the VNU12+ program.

Prior to that, on June 6, during a working session with the University of Science, VNU Director Le Quan emphasized that developing basic sciences is not only a strategic task but also a unique identity of the University of Science and VNU as a whole. 

Prioritizing sustainable academic development will enhance technology mastery and affirm the university’s academic standing. VNU has committed to creating a supportive environment and offering resources to fulfill these missions.

VNU has also tasked the University of Science with urgently developing a plan for basic science development in 2026-2031, identifying key priorities for in-depth investment, elite training, and attracting outstanding scientists. 

The university must finalize three major proposals: developing the High School for Gifted Students in Science, training and incubating outstanding scientists, and advancing basic science disciplines tailored to each field. 

Thanh Hung