The University of Natural Sciences, HCMC (VNU-HCM) and the Vietnam Institute for Advanced Study in Mathematics (VIASM) have signed a strategic cooperation agreement in Mathematics training and research, which includes the Talent Bachelor’s Program in Mathematics.

Based on strengths and practical needs, both sides agreed to jointly implement a full-time Talent Bachelor’s Program in Mathematical Sciences to improve the quality of education and research in mathematics in Vietnam. The program has been approved by VNU-HCMC and has been stably implemented at the University of Natural Sciences for more than 20 years.

A key highlight of the collaboration starting from the 2026–2027 academic year is the Sigma scholarship system, which provides breakthrough financial support for students in the program.

Professor Ngo Bao Chau will personally conduct interviews for the Sigma Gold scholarship, which covers 100 percent of tuition and offers up to VND15 million in support per month.

The Sigma Silver scholarship covers 100 percent of tuition and provides VND7.5 million per month.

The Sigma Bronze scholarship covers 100 percent of tuition based on the university’s fee structure.

In addition to cash scholarships, students will receive funding to attend conferences, workshops, summer schools, and internships both domestically and internationally. They will also receive guidance in scientific research and awards for presenting research at reputable academic forums. Students in the program will also be funded to participate in academic activities for the community.

Chau and VIASM will lead, together with Vietnamese mathematicians from both domestic and international institutions, to conduct a series of advanced and intensive lectures for students in the program.

Beyond student support, the cooperation agreement also focuses on enhancing faculty capacity and developing learning resources. Specifically, the program will provide funding for lecturers to innovate teaching methods, supervise student research, and develop academic materials, textbooks, monographs, and reference resources. 

Teaching assistants will also be strengthened to ensure close and effective assessment of foundational and core mathematics courses.

The agreement will be valid for four years from the signing date. 

Tran Le Quan, President of the University of the HCMC University of Natural Sciences , and Le Minh Ha, Executive Director of the Vietnam Institute for Advanced Study in Mathematics, emphasized that linking education with research is essential to building an advanced academic environment and supplying high-quality human resources for universities, research institutes, and technology enterprises in the new context.

Thuy Nga