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NAFOSTED Basic Research Program (NCCB)

NAFOSTED Basic Research Grant (NCCB)

Supports Vietnamese universities and institutes through fundamental research grants across natural and social sciences.

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NAFOSTED's National Competitive and Cooperative Basic Research (NCCB) program is Vietnam's principal mechanism for funding academic basic research, administered by the National Foundation for Science and Technology Development under the Ministry of Science and Technology. The foundation has operated two calls per year since 2009 for natural sciences and engineering, and since 2010 for social scien…

What this grant funds

Basic research in natural sciences and engineering, and in social sciences and humanities, conducted by Vietnamese university and research institute principal investigators through twice-yearly competitive calls.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: nafosted.gov.vn