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Saigon International University Prize
Awarded forGroundbreaking research in the fields of health sciences and computer science made by scientists of Vietnamese origin or descent.
Sponsored byThe Group of Asian International Education
Country Vietnam
Reward(s)A total of 10 billion VND, equally divided between the two fields
Websitesiuprize.org

The SIU Prize is a biennial award organized by the Saigon International University (SIU) and sponsored by the Group of Asian International Education (GAIE). It recognizes groundbreaking research in the fields of Health Sciences and Computer Science made by scientists of Vietnamese origin or descent.[1][2][3][4][5][6]

History

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The SIU Prize was first introduced in 2023.[7][8]

  • September 2023: The nomination portal opened for the inaugural SIU Prize in Computer Science.
  • December 16, 2023: The official launch event took place at the SIU Dienhong Theater and online, with participation from academics and scientists from the United States, France, and Australia.
  • June 1, 2024: The nomination list was finalized, and the selection process for the winning theses commenced.

Founders

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The SIU Prize was created by the Founder Council of GAIE [1][2][3]

Fields of Award

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The SIU Prize is awarded in two primary fields:

Prize Values

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The SIU Prize awards a total of 10 billion VND[9][10][11][12], equally divided between the two fields. Each field offers:

  • First Prize: 2,000,000,000 VND and an 18K gold commemorative medal.
  • Second Prize: 1,000,000,000 VND and a silver commemorative medal.
  • Third Prize: 400,000,000 VND and a silver commemorative medal.
  • Honorable Mentions (2 awards): 200,000,000 VND and a silver commemorative medal.

Each recipient also receives a diploma and a sponsored trip to Vietnam for the award ceremony and international conference, with travel and accommodation included.

SIU Prize Medals

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The SIU Prize medals depict Lac Long Quan and Au Co holding a torch, symbolizing the spirit and cultural heritage of Vietnam. The edge features Dong Son drum patterns, reflecting Vietnamese art and history. The year "2023" is inscribed to mark the prize's inception.

SIU Prize Council

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The SIU Prize Council is composed of distinguished professors, scientists, and experts from around the world, including:

  1. Prof. Hoang Van Kiem, Former Chairman of the State Council for Professor Title in Information Technology; Currently Senior Consultant cum Chairman of the Academic Council of The Saigon International University
  2. Prof. Nguyen Thanh Thuy, Chairman of the State Council for Professor Title in Information Technology
  3. Prof. Dang Van Phuoc, Dean of School of Medicine - Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City; Chairman of the State Council for Professor Title in Medicine; Vice President of Vietnam National Heart Association
  4. Prof. Mai Trong Khoa, Former Deputy Director of Bach Mai Hospital; Medicine and Oncology Center, Bach Mai Hospital; Senior Lecturer at Hanoi Medical University; Head of Oncology and Nuclear Medicine at University of Medicine and Pharmacy - Vietnam National University, Hanoi; Secretary of the State Council for Professor Title in Medicine
  5. Prof. Nguyen Sao Trung, Former Dean of Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City; Former Head of Department of Pathology, University Medical Center Ho Chi Minh City; Senior Lecturer at University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City; Medical Consultant at University Medical Center Ho Chi Minh City; Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City Medical Association; Vice President of Vietnam Society of Pathology & Cytology
  6. Prof. Truong Quang Binh, Former Deputy Director of University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City; Director of Cardiovascular Center, University Medical Center Ho Chi Minh City; President of Vietnam Atherosclerosis Society
  7. Prof. David Silbersweig, Chairman of Department of Psychiatry and Co-Director for Institute for the Neurosciences, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School; Dean for Academic Programs at Partners HealthCare, Stanley Cobb Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School
  8. Mr. Thomas Kehler, Chief Scientist, Co-Founder, and Board Member of CrowdSmart; CEO of Informative, Connect (IPO), and IntelliCorp (IPO)
  9. Prof. Natesh Pillai, Harvard University
  10. Prof. Phung Quoc Dinh, Director of Research Data Science and AI, Monash University
  11. Prof. Thai Tra My, Associate Director of Warren B. Nelms Institute for the Connected World, University of Florida
  12. Prof. Nguyen Thi Mai Trang, Full Professor in Computer Engineering at Sorbonne Paris Nord University
  13. Prof. Nguyen Ngoc Thanh, Full professor at Wroclaw University of Science and Technology; Member of the State Council of Scientific Excellence of Poland; Member of the Committee on Informatics of the Polish Academy of Sciences; Chair of IEEE SMC Technical Committee on Computational Collective Intelligence; Editor-in-Chief of Transactions on Computational Collective Intelligence (Springer), Vietnam Journal of Computer Science (World Scientific), and Journal of Information and Telecommunication (Taylor & Francis); Deputy Editor-in-Chief of prestigious international journals, including IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics and Applied Intelligence (Springer)

Nomination and Award Procedures

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  • September 2023: The nomination portal opened for the SIU Prize in Computer Science.
  • June 1, 2024: Deadline for nominations.
  • August-September 2024: Final selection of winning theses.
  • January 2025: Award ceremony and international conference to be held at SIU Dienhong Theater, Ho Chi Minh City.
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See Also

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References

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  1. ^ a b MINH GIANG (2023-12-16). "Trường đại học công bố giải thưởng khoa học với giải nhất 2 tỉ đồng tiền mặt". TUOI TRE ONLINE (in Vietnamese). Retrieved 2024-10-29.
  2. ^ a b My Hang (2023-12-16). "SIU Prize honoring excellent doctoral thesis works announced". SGGP English Edition. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
  3. ^ a b Bich Thanh (2023-12-16). "Công bố giải thưởng SIU Prize lên đến 10 tỉ đồng". thanhnien.vn (in Vietnamese). Retrieved 2024-10-29.
  4. ^ 🔴 TRỰC TIẾP BẢN TIN THỜI SỰ HTV 20G | 16/12/2023 | HTV TIN TỨC. Retrieved 2024-10-29 – via www.youtube.com.
  5. ^ VTV, BAO DIEN TU. "Toàn cảnh 24h tối - 16/12/2023 - Video đã phát trên VTV9 | VTV.VN". vtv.vn (in Vietnamese). Retrieved 2024-10-29.
  6. ^ VTV, BAO DIEN TU. "Thời sự 19h VTV1 - 17/12/2023 - Video đã phát trên VTV1 | VTV.VN". BAO DIEN TU VTV (in Vietnamese). Retrieved 2024-10-29.
  7. ^ KHA NHIEN (16 December 2023). "Công bố Giải thưởng SIU Prize – Vì trí thức Việt với giải nhất trị giá 2 tỷ đồng". Báo điện tử Pháp Luật thành phố Hồ Chí Minh.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  8. ^ Anh Tu (2023-12-16). "Trường ĐH Quốc tế Sài Gòn công bố giải thưởng SIU Prize mùa đầu tiên". Báo Giáo dục và Thời đại Online (in Vietnamese). Retrieved 2024-10-29.
  9. ^ HUYEN, LE (2023-12-16). "Trường thưởng 2 tỷ đồng cho 1 luận án tiến sĩ xuất sắc". VietNamNet News (in Vietnamese). Retrieved 2024-10-29.
  10. ^ VIET DUNG (2023-12-16). "SIU Prize: Luận án tiến sĩ xuất sắc nhất được trao giải thưởng lên đến 2 tỷ đồng". Giáo dục Việt Nam (in Vietnamese). Retrieved 2024-10-29.
  11. ^ MY QUYNH (2023-12-16). "Công bố giải thưởng lên đến 2 tỷ đồng cho luận án tiến sĩ". danviet.vn (in Vietnamese). Retrieved 2024-10-29.
  12. ^ THU HOAI (2023-12-16). "Cơ hội nhận giải thưởng 2 tỷ đồng với công trình luận án tiến sỹ xuất sắc". Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus) (in Vietnamese). Retrieved 2024-10-29.
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