Vietnamese Scholar Program Grant

Dr. Van DinhFaculty of Finance and Banking

VNU - University of Economics and Business

AGENDABefore Application DeadlineApplication PackageInterview Session

Before Application DeadlineAlways have 2-3 interested research topicsList the experts in the topics and read

their workResearch funding opportunities and the

requirementsBe familiar with all the application itemsKeep the profile always updatedLanguage proficiency is a must in doing

research or teaching oversea

Application PackageResearch ProposalRecommendation LettersCurriculum Vitae

Research ProposalFully understand purposes of the

Fulbright program and examine the proposals from previous grantees

Read the instruction of Fulbright program carefully and select the suitable topic

Write the research proposal following academic standards (background, objectives, research framework, methodology, data collection, research plan, citations, references…)

Recommendation LettersContact with experts that have been

knowing you for a while.Provide the experts a copy of the project

statement and get advice from them.Ask them to write the recommendation

letters and email to the program on time. Check with them before the deadline.Best options: academic advisors,

employers, co-workers.

Curriculum VitaeAll academic achievementsPast projects and research relating to the

proposed topicResearch experience and practical

knowledge Position held in or out of the schoolShow working and studying experiences with

people from different backgrounds and cultures

Interview SessionReally understand the purpose of the

Fulbright programTake some time to review the contents of

the application – especially, the statement of proposed study and be prepared to expand on any of this

Prepare, get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy meal, and arrive promptly

Be yourself and honest

Basic Interview Items (Collected)What are your academic or professional

qualifications to pursue your project?How valid and feasible is your proposed

project?What are your language qualifications to

pursue your proposed project?Do you seem mature, motivated, and able to

adapt to new cultural environments?What do you know about the US universities?What sort of ambassadorial potential do you

have in representing the Vietnamese abroad?

THANK YOU AND GOOD LUCK!