1. Vietnamese Scholar Program Grant Dr. Van Dinh Faculty of Finance and Banking VNU - University of Economics and Business

2. AGENDA Before Application Deadline Application Package Interview Session

3. Before Application Deadline Always have 2-3 interested research topics List the experts in the topics and read their work Research funding opportunities and the requirements Be familiar with all the application items Keep the profile always updated Language proficiency is a must in doing research or teaching oversea

4. Application Package Research Proposal Recommendation Letters Curriculum Vitae

5. Research Proposal Fully 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…)

6. Recommendation Letters Contact 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.

7. Curriculum Vitae All academic achievements Past projects and research relating to the proposed topic Research experience and practical knowledge Position held in or out of the school Show working and studying experiences with people from different backgrounds and cultures

8. Interview Session Really understand the purpose of the Fulbright program Take 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

9. 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?

10. THANK YOU AND GOOD LUCK!