Principles for naming and proposing, considering the awarding of prizes for science and technology in Vietnam

Principles for naming and proposing, considering the awarding of prizes for science and technology in Vietnam

- Principles for naming awards by ministries, sectors, localities, organizations, and individuals in the field of science and technology:

+ The name of a new award should not be identical or similar to other science and technology awards that have already been named and awarded.

+ The name of an award should not be used without the consent of the organization or individual, their legal representative, or the competent state authority.

+ The name of an award should not violate the interests of the state or the legitimate rights and interests of organizations and individuals; it should not go against the ethics and traditions of the nation.

- Principles for proposing the Ho Chi Minh Prize and the State Prize in Science and Technology:

+ The registration and proposal for these awards are voluntary.

+ Each work can only be proposed for one award in one evaluation round.

+ A work that has been awarded the Ho Chi Minh Prize cannot be proposed for the State Prize; a work that has been awarded the State Prize cannot be proposed for the Ho Chi Minh Prize.

- Principles for consideration for awarding works related to state secrets:

For works related to state secrets, the procedures for consideration for awarding should follow the regulations stated in this Decree and comply with the laws on protecting state secrets.

Authorities responsible for considering the awarding of prizes in science and technology in Vietnam

- The Ministry of Science and Technology is responsible for organizing the consideration for awarding the Ho Chi Minh Prize and the State Prize for Science and Technology.

- Ministries, sectors, and localities decide on the organization of science and technology awards within their management scope and carry out the procedures for consideration for awarding.

- Organizations and individuals can propose and carry out the evaluation and awarding of prizes for science and technology.

More details can be found in Decree 18/2024/ND-CP, taking effect on April 10, 2024.

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