To: All researchers across the University

Under its 2024 plan, the University announces registration for Research and Policy Advisory Groups in 2024 (Round 2) as follows:

1. Eligibility for Registration

Research and Policy Advisory Groups comprise researchers holding permanent positions at NEU and at institutions outside NEU.

The group leader must be a researcher holding a permanent position at the University and a doctoral degree; have an established reputation and experience in research and consulting at the macro and micro levels; be able to bring together researchers; be able to propose research and consulting partnerships; have the capacity to organize and implement research and consulting activities consistent with the research orientation; be able to collaborate in scientific research and establish external partnerships; and have experience working with media organizations;

Core members of a Research and Policy Advisory Group must be researchers holding permanent positions at the University; have experience, expertise, and qualifications consistent with the Group’s research and consulting orientation; have experience in policy research and consulting; and be able to organize and implement research and consulting activities consistent with the Group’s research orientation. Each Group must have between five and 10 core members;

Other members of a Research and Policy Advisory Group are invited by the group leader and may include researchers from outside the University and the University’s PhD candidates and master’s students whose expertise and qualifications align with the Group’s research and consulting orientation. Other members must not exceed 1/3 of the Group’s total membership.

2. Areas of Policy Research and Consulting

Groups may register in the following research areas:

– Research and consulting on healthcare management and financing;

– Research and consulting on theories and policy directions for socioeconomic development;

– Research and consulting on social issues;

– Research and consulting on the development of industries and production sectors;

– Research and consulting on business management;

– Research and consulting on education management.

3. Responsibilities

3.1. Undertake Regular Research and Policy Advisory Tasks:

– Contribute to writing the University’s quarterly Economic Report and Policy Recommendations, which are submitted to Party bodies, the National Assembly, the Government, ministries, central bodies, sectors, and local authorities, published on the University’s web portal, and used for communications;

– Contribute content during the organization of seminars, national conferences, international conferences, and conferences jointly organized by central agencies and the University (on relevant topics), as requested by the University;

– Give presentations/present papers/participate in open discussions at the University’s seminars, national conferences, international conferences, and conferences jointly organized with central agencies (on relevant topics), as requested by the University;

– Give one presentation/present one paper, with publication in the proceedings/materials of a conference/seminar organized by major universities; central ministries, bodies, and sectors; or international organizations, relevant to the research area;

– Give one interview/statement on central television channels with wide reach on the Group’s area of work;

– Publish three articles/full-length interviews on topical issues in the Group’s area of work in media outlets with wide reach in economics, management, and business.

3.2. Undertake Other Research and Consulting Tasks (Based on the University’s Needs or External Needs) Relevant to the Research Area of the Group.

3.3. Output Quality Requirements:

– Outputs must address current issues and have value for policy advice;

– Outputs must be published in a timely manner in response to current developments in the research topic;

– Outputs must be of high quality, have wide-reaching impact, and build the University’s reputation and enhance its profile in forums discussing national and local socioeconomic development policies;

4. Duration and Funding

4.1. Duration:

A Research and Policy Advisory Group operates for one year, with possible extensions by Decision of the President.

4.2. Funding Comprises Two Components:

– Funding for regular research and policy advisory tasks (Section 3.1): VND 150 million/group/year.

– Funding for other research and consulting tasks (Section 3.2): Funding from the University or from consulting assignments.

5. Documents and Instructions for Registration

5.1. Registration Documents: The registration package comprises: i) Form 2023-TVCS-01-Proposal Form (print five hard copies), ii) Form 2023-TVCS-02-Academic Curriculum Vitae, iii) Form 2023-TVCS-03-Information Form.

5.2. Registration Methods: Registration must be completed concurrently using both of the following methods:

– Email the application package to the staff member responsible for Research and Policy Advisory Groups at the Department of Research Management

– Submit the application package (hard copy) in person to the Department of Research Management.

5.3. Registration Deadline: Before 5:00 p.m. on August 31, 2024

For the operating regulations, procedures, forms, and instructions for Research and Policy Advisory Groups, see the INTERIM REGULATIONS ON THE OPERATIONS OF THE COORDINATING BOARD AND RESEARCH AND POLICY ADVISORY GROUPS AT NEU, published on the Department of Research Management website (https://khoahoc.neu.edu.vn) under MANAGEMENT DOCUMENTS, or on the University’s Internal Information Portal (http://thongtinnoibo.neu.edu.vn) under Science and Technology Activities.

For further information, please contact the responsible staff member: MSc. Bui Huy Hoan, Room 212, Building A1, Telephone: 0965666857, Email: hoanbh@neu.edu.vn.

Thank you!

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