Doctoral Scholarships
- Eligibility
Doctoral candidates who enrolled in the University’s doctoral programs or joint doctoral programs between TDTU and its partner institutions from 2025 onward shall submit their applications for the Doctoral Scholarship within one (01) year from the issuance date of the Decision on recognition of doctoral candidates, assignment of supervisors, and approval of dissertation topics.
- Scholarship Levels and Eligibility Criteria
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Scholarship Level |
Eligibility Criteria for Natural Sciences and Engineering Fields |
Eligibility Criteria for Social Sciences Fields |
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100% tuition fee waiver |
Publication of 02 scientific papers (research/original articles) indexed in the Web of Science (WoS), including at least 01 WoS scientific paper ranked level 5 or above, with the doctoral candidate serving as the first author and/or corresponding author. |
Publication of 01 scientific paper (research/original article) indexed in the Web of Science (WoS) ranked level 10 or above and 01 Scopus-indexed paper, with the doctoral candidate serving as the first author and/or corresponding author. |
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50% tuition fee waiver |
Publication of 02 scientific papers (research/original articles) indexed in WoS, with the doctoral candidate serving as the first author and/or corresponding author. |
Publication of 01 scientific paper indexed in WoS, with the doctoral candidate serving as the first author and/or corresponding author. |
In addition, doctoral candidates with outstanding research achievements and research capabilities may be invited to participate in collaborative research activities with research groups of the respective Faculty/Institute and the University.
Notes:
- Scientific publications must comply with TDTU’s current regulations. Doctoral candidates may include one (01) additional institutional affiliation corresponding to their employing institution. TDTU must be listed as the primary affiliation.
- Scientific publications used for Doctoral Scholarship consideration may also be used for doctoral dissertation defense eligibility assessment.
- Living Allowance Support for Doctoral Candidates
- Eligibility: Doctoral candidates applying for the Doctoral Scholarship may apply for living allowance support on an annual basis throughout the standard duration of the doctoral program.
- Support Level: VND 8,000,000/doctoral candidate/month (additional support may be provided subject to approval by the President of the University).
- Conditions
+ A letter of endorsement from the supervisor is required;
+ Doctoral candidates receiving living allowance support are required to participate in academic, research, professional support, and scientific activities at the Faculty/Institute in accordance with the training plan, research proposal, and agreement with the supervisor, with a minimum commitment of 20 hours per week. Doctoral candidates must register for and commit to undertaking at least 02 of the following activities:
- For doctoral candidates holding a bachelor’s degree with distinction or higher:
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NO |
Activities |
Workload |
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1 |
Participate in supporting teaching activities for lecturers, principal lecturers, and senior lecturers, including: preparing lecture materials; tutoring students; assisting lecturers during class sessions; grading assignments; preparing lecture materials as assigned; guiding discussions, conducting laboratory sessions, and performing other professional duties assigned by the Faculty. |
Minimum of 02 courses/year |
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2 |
Participate in industry engagement activities to enhance the quality of education and scientific research, or participate in projects, programs, and professional development activities as assigned, or participate in academic activities, or participate in educational quality assessment and accreditation processes of the Faculty/Institute/University in accordance with the plan. |
01 activity/year |
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3 |
Participate in supporting research laboratories, research groups, or strong research groups. |
01 laboratory/research group/year |
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4 |
Participate in organizing domestic and international scientific conferences. |
01 conference/year |
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5 |
Participate in supporting academic clubs under the Faculty. |
01 club/year |
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6 |
Participate in reception and hosting activities for international guests, international cooperation activities, and industry collaboration activities in accordance with the approved plan. |
02 activities/year |
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7 |
Support organizing workshops on sharing experiences in learning, examinations, and internships, or organizing career talk shows and job fairs in accordance with the approved plan. |
02 activities/year |
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8 |
Participate in admissions consulting and writing communication content for the Faculty’s graduate admissions. |
Minimum of 10 articles/year |
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9 |
Successfully refer applicants who are admitted to and enrolled in the University’s master’s or doctoral programs. |
At least 01 applicant/year |
- For doctoral candidates holding a master’s degree:
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NO. |
Activities |
Workload |
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1 |
Teaching (theoretical and/or practical) |
01 course/year |
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2 |
Supervise undergraduate theses, graduation projects, or research topics for undergraduate students |
02 students/year |
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3 |
Supervise student research projects |
01 project/year |
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4 |
Participate in reviewing and serving on committees for the University’s scientific research projects at all levels. |
04 projects/year |
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5 |
Present at the Faculty’s Journal Club meetings |
02 presentations/year |
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6 |
Present at scientific research seminars |
04 presentations/year |
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7 |
Successfully refer applicants who are admitted to and enrolled in the University’s master’s or doctoral programs. |
At least 01 applicant/year |
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8 |
Present scientific reports at specialized conferences (full paper/oral/poster presentations). |
02 presentations/year |
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9 |
Participate in compiling and reviewing lecture slides and course syllabi for undergraduate courses.
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01 set of lecture slides/detailed syllabus for 01 undergraduate course/year |
- Scholarship Award Principles
- The Scholarship Committee shall consider and award scholarships in descending order of priority until the allocated scholarship quota is fully awarded. The priority criteria include: (1) scientific research achievements; (2) full-time faculty members and staff of the University; and (3) alumni of the University.
- Doctoral Scholarships and living allowance support shall be disbursed at the end of each semester during the standard duration of the doctoral program.
- Scientific publications shall be published or available as “first online” full papers in journals during the term of the Doctoral Scholarship Agreement and must not have been used for any other evaluation or approval purposes at TDTU.
- The University shall review academic performance at the end of each academic year to determine the continuation of Doctoral Scholarships and living allowance support for subsequent academic years. Doctoral candidates must meet the following retention criteria:
+ Strict adherence to the approved study and research plan for the entire program
+ Fulfillment of the commitments related to the previously registered living allowance support;
+ No academic warnings;
+ Not currently undergoing disciplinary action at the warning level or higher at TDTU, or facing criminal prosecution
- Required Documents for Doctoral Scholarship Application
- Application Form for the Doctoral Scholarship.
- Copy of personal identification documents (passport or national ID card), or a consularly legalized passport (for international doctoral candidates).
- Copies of bachelor’s and master’s degree certificates (for Vietnamese doctoral candidates), or consularly legalized translated copies of bachelor’s and master’s degree certificates (for international doctoral candidates).
- Copy of the Degree Recognition Certificate issued by the Quality Management Department under the Ministry of Education and Training (applicable to degrees awarded by foreign educational institutions or joint programs between Vietnamese and foreign institutions)
- Curriculum Vitae (certified by the local authority at the place of residence or the employing institution for Vietnamese doctoral candidates).
- Academic Curriculum Vitae.
- Doctoral Dissertation Research Proposal (signed by the doctoral candidate and the supervisor; the proposal must clearly specify the implementation plan and publication timeline).
- Two (02) letters of recommendation from experts (including at least one (01) letter from a referee other than the supervisor).
- Supervisor’s Assessment Report.
- Copy of the Admission Letter (for doctoral candidates enrolled in joint doctoral programs between TDTU and partner institutions).
- Employment Verification Letter issued by TDTU specifying the employment history and years of service (for doctoral candidates who are lecturers or researchers of TDTU).
- Criminal Record Certificate (for international applicants).
Note: For doctoral candidates admitted to and enrolled in joint doctoral programs between the TDTU and partner institutions, notarized application documents must be submitted.
- Required Documents for Living Allowance Support Application
- Application Form for Living Allowance Support.
- Letter of Endorsement from the Supervisor.
- Contact Information for Application Submission
- Department of Graduate Studies, Ton Duc Thang University.
- Address: Room B002, 19 Nguyen Huu Tho Street, Tan Hung Ward, Ho Chi Minh City
- Telephone: (028) 3775-5059
- Website: http://grad.tdtu.edu.vn
- Email: sdh@tdtu.edu.vn