Research Grant & Partnership Specialist

ABOUT VINUNIVERSITY
VinUniversity (VinUni) is Vietnam's first private, not-for-profit university established to international standards, with the vision of becoming one of the world's top 100 universities. Guided by its core values (EXCEL) of Empathy, Creativity, Leadership Mindset, Exceptional Capability, and Entrepreneurial Spirit, VinUni develops talent equipped to create meaningful impact in Vietnam and globally.
Founded by Vingroup, one of Asia's largest private conglomerates, VinUni benefits from a dynamic ecosystem spanning Industrials & Technology, Real Estate & Services, Infrastructure, Green Energy, Culture, and Social Enterprises. This ecosystem provides unique opportunities for collaboration and innovation through leading organizations such as VinFast, Vinpearl, Vinmec, Vinschool, and Vinhomes, as well as a vibrant entrepreneurial network including VinVentures, VinMotion, VinRobotics, VinSpace, and VinEnergo, etc.
VinUni comprises four colleges: the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business and Management, the College of Engineering and Computer Science, and the College of Health Sciences. The University has established strategic partnerships with Cornell University, the University of Pennsylvania and Nanyang Technological University to advance excellence in education, research, and innovation.
In 2024, VinUni became the youngest and fastest university globally to achieve QS 5 Stars, earning the highest rating in nine categories: Global Engagement, Good Governance, Program Strength, Academic Development, Teaching, Employability, Facilities, Arts, and Social Impact. The University was also appointed by UNESCO as the first and only UNESCO Chair University, focusing on Environmental Leadership, Cultural Heritage, and Biodiversity.
As a rapidly growing research-intensive university, VinUni is investing in world-class talent, research centers, and cutting-edge facilities to drive breakthroughs in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Data Science, Environmental Intelligence, Innovations in Health Sciences, Policy Development, and Sustainable Societies.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Government-Funded Research Project Management
- Provide end-to-end administrative support for research projects funded by Vietnamese government agencies, from proposal preparation and internal approval to project implementation, reporting, audit, and closure.
- Coordinate project registration, contracts, budgets, milestones, deliverables, and required documentation in accordance with government regulations and University policies.
- Work closely with Principal Investigators to monitor project progress, address administrative issues, and ensure timely completion of project obligations.
2. Research Partnerships and Funding Development
- Develop and maintain relationships with government agencies, universities, research institutes, industry partners, foundations, and other funding organizations.
- Identify funding and collaboration opportunities and support faculty in developing competitive proposals and joint research initiatives.
- Coordinate partnership discussions, proposal submissions, institutional approvals, agreements, and partner documentation.
- Serve as a key contact point for external partners and facilitate effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.
3. Portfolio Monitoring and Reporting
- Maintain project databases and track funding status, project performance, deliverables, and reporting deadlines.
- Prepare regular and ad hoc reports on government-funded projects, funding outcomes, budget utilization, and key risks.
- Liaise with funding agencies and internal stakeholders to resolve issues and support effective project delivery.
4. Research Engagement and Project Support
- Coordinate project-related seminars, workshops, review meetings, field trips, and visits by government agencies and research partners.
- Support communication of key project outcomes, research impact, and institutional achievements through appropriate channels.
- Perform other research management duties as assigned.
5. Budget, Procurement, and Compliance
- Monitor project budgets, expenditures, procurement plans, and payment documentation to ensure compliance with approved budgets and applicable regulations.
- Coordinate with Finance, Procurement, HR, and Legal on contracts, staffing, purchasing, reimbursement, and other project requirements.
- Maintain complete and accurate records to support reporting, inspection, audit, and project close-out.