VEF Fellowship Program (VEF 2.0)

Funding: Historically ~$27,000/year to the host U.S. institution for the first two years. Who can apply: Vietnamese nationals pursuing graduate study, primarily PhD, in natural/physical/environmental sciences, engineering, mathematics, medicine (public health/biomedical), or technology at U.S. universities. Length: Multi-year, tied to degree program. Alumni network (VEFFA). Field: STEM, public health, biomedical sciences. Deadline: Funded, deadline varies by current cycle; verify on site as program status has evolved since original 2000 Congressional mandate expired.