The Vietnam Institute for Advanced Study in Mathematics (VIASM) invites research groups and individuals to apply for research stay. The candidates will be evaluated by the Scientific Council of the Institute.

A priority will be given to research group but outstanding researchers are encouraged to apply on their own as well.

VIASM has five appointment categories available to applicants

• Distinguished professors: For candidates with outstanding achievements.

• Research Professors: For candidates with associate professor title or higher or have Dr. Sc. (habilitation) and research excellence.

• Senior Researcher: For candidates with PhD. degree and has a good research.

• Researcher: For candidates with a PhD. and has some publication in good international journals.

• Young Researcher: For applicants under 35 years old and has a publication in a good international journal.

Moreover, in 2014 the VIASM also provides 3 post-doctoral positions. Post-doctoral will receive the same support as for researchers, but for one-year stay and the applicant should complete his/her Ph.D thesis after 1.1.2009.

Research members will receive a stipend whose amount depends on the category of appointments. Their accommodation in Hanoi will be arranged by the Institute. Research members are expected to stay at least two months. Members who receive stipends for an extended visit normally are granted a travel allowance for one round-trip in economic fare from their home institution.

Research groups may be given a financial support for organizing scientific activities and for inviting mathematicians from oversea for a joint research project or for giving lectures.

The VIASM is inviting now membership application for 2014.

Application forms:

1. For a Research individual, please complete Form B. For an Internship application, please complete Form D. Then send it to the VIASM by E-mail or by post.

2. For a Research group: Project manager completes Form A + Form C and each group member completes Form B and send to the VIASM by E-mail or by post.

E-mail: Application@viasm.edu.vn

Subject: Application for 2014

Application Deadline: March 15, 2013.

Offers will be announced: by the end of June 2013.