Launching the 7th Ho Chi Minh Prize and State Prize for Science and Technology

On December 1, at a regular press conference, the Ministry of Science and Technology informed about the progress of the implementation of the Ho Chi Minh Prize and the 7th State Prize for Science and Technology.

At the press conference, Mr. Nguyen Van Khai, Deputy Director of the Center for Science and Technology Communication (Ministry of Science and Technology) said that the Ho Chi Minh Prize and the State Prize are the most noble awards of the Party and the State for scientists with outstanding scientific and technological works and clusters of works, of very high scientific value, bringing great and long-term effectiveness in social life; making important contributions to the socio- economic development, national defense and security and the science and technology career of the country. The Prize is held periodically every 5 years, to recognize and honor the most outstanding contributions of the Vietnamese scientific intellectuals.

Scene of the regular press conference of the Ministry of Science and Technology, December 1

According to Mr. Nguyen Van Khai, from 1996 to present, the State has organized 6 rounds of consideration and awarding of the Ho Chi Minh Prize and the State Prize for Science and Technology.

Mr. Nguyen Van Khai speaks at the press conference

In recent times, the policy of developing intellectuals and honoring scientific achievements has always been valued by the Party and the State: Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW of the Politburo affirms the pioneering role of the scientific and technological intellectuals in the cause of industrialization and modernization of the country; The Law on Science, Technology and Innovation 2025 has just been passed by the National Assembly, creating a favorable legal corridor to promote research, transfer and application of scientific and technological results, while encouraging creativity.

In that context, the work of honoring outstanding contributions through the Ho Chi Minh Prize and the State Prize for Science and Technology is of great significance, both to show gratitude for past contributions and to inspire innovation for the future, contributing to encouraging intellectuals to continue to contribute.

Regarding the 7th Ho Chi Minh Prize and State Prize for Science and Technology, the Ministry of Science and Technology said that the grassroots council will organize the awarding from December 1 and complete it before December 31. Next, the ministerial council will complete the awarding before April 15, 2026. The State-level specialized council will complete the awarding no later than August 30, 2026 and is expected to submit the results to the Prime Minister by the end of November 2026.

The 7th Ho Chi Minh Prize and State Prize for Science and Technology award ceremony is expected to be held on September 2, 2027, a special occasion on the occasion of the National Day, to honor the contributions of scientists to the cause of national development.

In preparation for the 7th awarding round, the Ministry of Science and Technology has proactively developed a plan and organized guidance activities, including 2 workshops (in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi) demonstrating the sense of responsibility and interest of agencies and organizations in the 2 awards and the 7th awarding round; this is an important basis for the Ministry of Science and Technology to complete the implementation plan in the coming time.

TRAN BINH

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/khoi-dong-xet-tang-giai-thuong-ho-chi-minh-va-giai-thuong-nha-nuoc-ve-kh-cn-dot-7-post826393.html