2025 Seed Grants Program 

Seed Grants Summary

SVI commits to foster strategic collaboration and partnership to deliver innovative ideas and impactful solutions consistent with the organization’s social and environmental objectives. Toward this goal and in line with the Institute’s mission of fostering strategic cooperation through multidisciplinary research and engagement, SVI launches the Seed Grants Program to provide initial funding to kickstart:

- new research ideas,

- support on-going research projects, and

- facilitate academic connections through research and training workshops.

SVI encourages and welcomes activities that show potential to foster new collaborations and deepen existing partnerships between Vietnamese and Australian researchers and academics.

Eligible members or affiliates of Vietnam-based organizations may apply for up to 160 million VND in funding for projects to be completed within 12 months, starting September 2025. Please direct all questions or enquiries regarding the Seeds Grant Program to info@sydneyvietnaminstitute.org.

Only proposals with complete requirements and successfully submitted through the online portal, will be accepted and considered for evaluation.

Application and Review Process Timeline

Objectives

·         SVI’s Seeds Grants Program aims to support projects and initiatives that align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This year’s seed funding prioritizes the following SDGs:

o   SDG #3: Good Health and Well Being

o   SDG #4: Quality Education

o   SDG #7: Affordable and Clean Energy

o   SDG #10: Reduced Inequalities

o   SDG #11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

o   SDG #12: Responsible Consumption and Production

o   SDG #17: Partnership for the Goals

·         It supports SVI’s commitment to social and environmental objectives.

·         It intends to build capacities of researchers and academics through meaningful exchange and connections toward fostering collaboration and partnership between Vietnam and Australia.

Eligibility and Conditions

·         Applicants must be staff members or affiliates of Vietnam-based organizations, including but not limited to education organizations, research institutions, nonprofits, private enterprises.

·         The topic of the project proposal must be aligned with one or more of the above SDGs and address Vietnam’s social and environmental challenges. Moreover, research topics must fall within one of SVI’s priority areas, including clinical trial and research, medical science, technology and applied science, arts and social science, emerging and interdisciplinary research.

·         Proposed activities can include new research initiatives, ongoing research development, research and training workshops.

Criteria for Award

The following criteria will be taken into consideration by the grants committee when assessing the applications:

·         Alignment of proposed activities to SDGs and research priorities

·         Project quality and feasibility within a period not exceeding one year

·         Financial sustainability and long-term impact

·         Demonstrated potential for collaboration between Vietnamese and Australian researchers and academics with preference may be given to projects that involve new or existing collaborations with the University of Sydney

Reporting

Grant recipients will submit a mid-term report detailing the progress of the sponsored activities. A final report must be submitted at the project’s completion, summarizing outcomes and achievements in relation to the SDGs.[2]

Submission and Deadline

Applications should be submitted electronically through the online portal by 17:30 on Monday 30 June 2025 (GMT+7). Late submissions will not be considered.

Required documents (to be submitted in English):

• Completed online application form
• Detailed project proposal outlining objectives, methodology, expected outcomes, and alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• Project budget, including a breakdown of fund allocation
• Letter of support from the organization and partners (recommended)

[1] For more information about United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in Vietnam, please visit to

https://vietnam.un.org/en/sdgs

[2] SVI reserves the right to audit the use of funds to ensure compliance with the terms of the grant agreement.