Scientific and technological council casting a vote to assess each high-tech development project in Vietnam

Scientific and technological council casting a vote to assess each high-tech development project in Vietnam (Illustration)

In Article 14 of Circular 31/2012/TT-BKHCN, it is stipulated that the council of science and technology shall discuss and evaluate each dossier proposing high-tech development projects, high-tech application projects, high-tech infrastructure construction and development projects, and high-tech human resource development projects as per the specified contents (Form A4-1). Specifically:

- The council of science and technology shall elect a vote-counting committee consisting of 03 members, including 01 head. The council of science and technology shall vote to evaluate each dossier. The council of science and technology shall approve the voting results (Form A4-2) and recommend the organizations, individuals, and enterprises that qualify or are directly assigned to lead the project to make any necessary additions or revisions to the project proposal, project products, and recommendations regarding the funding for project implementation. The chairman and secretary of the council of science and technology are responsible for signing the council meeting minutes (Form A4-3).

- Based on the conclusions of the council of science and technology and the independent expert research reports, the research committee shall submit to the Minister of Science and Technology for consideration and decision regarding the organizations, individuals, and enterprises assigned to implement the project.

- If necessary, the research committee shall organize a field inspection of the physical and technical facilities, human resources, and financial capacity of the organization, individual, or enterprise proposed to lead the project.

- For dossiers with inconsistent evaluation results, the research committee shall report to the Minister of Science and Technology for consideration and decision on whether to request the council of science and technology to reevaluate or organize a new council of science and technology for evaluation consultation and hire independent consulting experts.

Note: The organization, individual, or enterprise responsible for leading the project is required to revise and complete the dossier according to the conclusions of the council of science and technology and submit it to the Program Office within 15 working days from the date of receiving the notification of selection or direct assignment results for verification of content and funding, which serves as a basis for planning the implementation.

For further details, refer to the regulations stipulated in Circular 31/2012/TT-BKHCN, effective from February 11, 2013.

Le Vy

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