Regulations on the evaluation and selection of science and technology topics in Vietnam

Regulations on the evaluation and selection of science and technology topics in Vietnam (illustrative image)

Circular 40/2014/TT-BKHCN stipulates the evaluation and selection of science and technology topics and the organization of evaluation and selection in Vietnam as follows:

Evaluation and selection of the science and technology topic in Vietnam

-  The topic is evaluated in 2 steps: evaluate the proposal and evaluate the content of the topic.

- The criteria for evaluating topic proposals according to the urgent requirements proposed by organizations or individuals to the Fund and potential topics proposed by organizations or individuals to the Fund;.

- Criteria for evaluating the content of the topic:

+ Target of the research topic; overview of the research situation in the topic area;

+ Research content, method and techniques used;

+ The novelty, creativity, scientific significance of the research proposal;

+ Feasibility of the plan and budget, ability to complete the registered product;

+ Practical application and plans to transfer research findings of the topic;

+ Capability and research experience of the research leader and research team; material and technical facilities of the lead organization.

Organization of evaluation and selection of the science and technology topic in Vietnam

- The Fund shall evaluate and select the topic through the scientific council.

- The process of evaluation and selection of the topic and announcement of financial results made by the council shall not exceed 30 days for unplanned topic and 60 days for potential topic from the time of receipt of complete and valid dossiers (Excluding the time for examination and survey of the implementation team)

- The working style of the scientific council shall be regulated by the Fund management council. The Fund management council may consult an independent consultant before deciding if necessary.

The scientific council shall request the Fund to establish the implementation team to examine and survey the evaluation of material and technical facilities, capacities and resources of organizations and individuals assigned to carry out the topic (if necessary). The implementation team shall conduct the examination and survey within 10 days after the establishment decision is issued.

Details may be found in Circular 40/2014/TT-BKHCN effective from February 1, 2015.

Ty Na

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