The VIASM invites applications for the Intensive Research Collaboration Program, starting from 2025. The focus of this program is to bring together small groups of researchers to carry out joint research project at VIASM. The length of stay is up to 4 weeks.

I. General information

1.1. Research collaboration group (RC group) 

• Each group comprises 2-4 members, including a Principal investigator (PI) and group members from Vietnam and/or abroad. Priority is given to groups with the majority of members not coming from Hanoi area, female researchers or those from underrepresented regions.
• The RC Group should have geographical diversity (not all researchers come from the same place) and  may include graduate or Ph.D. students.
• Group members should not be part of other research groups selected to work at VIASM in 2025.

1.2. Duration of stay 

• The duration of stay ranges from 1 to 4 weeks. All members are required to work full-time at VIASM during this period.
• Group may schedule their visit at any time in a year. However, we encourage avoiding the  peak summer period from June 15-August 15).

1.3. Research topic: All areas of mathematical sciences (including computational sciences, statistical sciences, theoretical computer sciences, etc.) and mathematics education are eligible. 

1.4. Funding: 

• The VIASM will provide accommodation, office space, per-diem, domestic travel  and lecture honorarium (if applicable).
• The VIASM encourages applicants to seek supplementary external funding for travel and accommodation .

1.5. Final report after the visit 

• After the research stay, every group must provide a short report (up to 5 pages, excluding references) of the results obtained. The report is expected to be done within one (1) week after the group’s stay.
• Explicitly acknowledgement of VIASM support for any work completed fully or in part during the visit is mandatory.

II. Application documents 

• Research proposal: A proposal should be written in English and should not exceed 5 pages (excluding references). The content must include the research context, approach, core issues, expected results, collaboration details between all members (including prior research history), primary and secondary MSC 2020 codes, and keywords.Note: The proposal name should specify “Application for IRCP Program.”

• Curriculum vitae of the Principal Investigator and group members must be updated on VIASM Research Management System (VIASM RMS). 

III. How to apply

• Applications must be submitted online at the VIASM Research Management System: https://portal.viasm.edu.vn/. (please read the VIASM RMS user guide here). 
• First, the Principal Investigator sets up an account (if he/she is a new user), creates a new proposal, and invites other researchers to join his/her research collaboration group. After receiving an invitation email, members of the group sign up/sign in to the system and proceed to submit the required information. 
• Note: Please provide at least two options for the proposed work period (start and end dates)

IV. Deadline 

• Application Deadline: 31 December 2024, Hanoi time (GMT+7).
• Results will be announced by January 31, 2025.
• Contact: For further inquiries about the application, please contact Mrs. Le Thi Lan Anh at application@viasm.edu.vn or +84 24 3623 1542, ext: 159 during business hours.