https://lotusnet.info/news Latest news, events, and updates from the LOTUSnet scientific cooperation network. en Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://lotusnet.info/news/lotusnet-fellowship-2026-event-recap https://lotusnet.info/news/lotusnet-fellowship-2026-event-recap Events Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT On August 27, LOTUSnet introduced its first 17 fellows at the Ho Chi Minh City campus of Thuyloi University. The afternoon brought together candid stories, practical scholarship advice, an open Q&A, and the beginnings of new academic connections. https://lotusnet.info/news/lotus-fellowship-open-2026 https://lotusnet.info/news/lotus-fellowship-open-2026 Programs Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Applications are open for Vietnamese students and researchers worldwide heading to a Master's or PhD abroad. 20 arrival awards of $2,000 at PhD level and 20 of $500 at Master's level, plus a mentor in your field and help with essays and interviews. Apply online through one of 14 university hubs by September 1, 2026. https://lotusnet.info/news/tet-ve-nha-6-recap-2026 https://lotusnet.info/news/tet-ve-nha-6-recap-2026 Events Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Nearly 300 students, families, and guests from across the United States gathered in Irvine, California on February 14, 2026 for the 6th edition of Tết Về Nhà — a celebration blending Vietnamese Lunar New Year traditions with modern innovation, including an AI-powered music composition contest. https://lotusnet.info/news/lotus-program-launch-2026 https://lotusnet.info/news/lotus-program-launch-2026 Announcement Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT A decade-long mentorship initiative connecting Vietnamese researchers with experienced scientists at leading international institutions.