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National Foundation for Science and Technology Development

Funds Vietnamese science and technology advancement through competitive research grants, international cooperation, and academic capacity building.

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Annual funding—
Programs5
Active grants1
Total grants4
About

The National Foundation for Science and Technology Development, known as NAFOSTED, is Vietnam's national research foundation under the Ministry of Science and Technology. It has operated since 2008 and serves as the main public channel for research support in basic and applied science, international S&T cooperation, and researcher capacity-building.

Its work is centered on two core tracks: basic …

Programs & grants under this funder
NAFOSTED Basic Research Program (NCCB)

Funds Vietnamese research teams in natural science, engineering, and humanities through peer review.

1 grant
NAFOSTED Basic Research Grant (NCCB)
Open
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Outstanding Graduate Research Support Program

Funds doctoral researchers in Vietnam through science and technology fellowships.

NAFOSTED International Cooperation Program

Funds joint international Vietnamese research collaborations for multiyear projects with shared outcomes.

2 grants
NAFOSTED–FWO Belgium Joint Research Program
Between cycles
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Vietnam-Japan Semiconductor S&T Cooperation
Between cycles
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Program for Excellence in Basic Research (PEBR)

Funds major Vietnamese research groups with long range support for excellence in basic science.

Vietnam-Australia Science, Technology and Innovation Cooperation

Funds Vietnam-linked science and technology teams working with Australian partners on energy, marine, and recycling research.

1 grant
Vietnam-Australia Science, Technology and Innovation Cooperation
Closed
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Parent entityMinistry of Science and Technology (Vietnam)
Last verified: 29 May 2026Source: nafosted.gov.vn