Development of human resources in S&T management and in scientific research is an integral part of human resource development for science and technology (S&T) activities. From the limitation and inadequacy of the current S&T management mechanism, this paper proposes four most important solutions for developing human resources in S&T, in a basic and systematic manner, for the development of S&T of Vietnam. | JSTPM Vol 4, No 1, 2015 73 SOME SOLUTIONS FOR HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN VIETNAM TODAY PhD Candidate. Nguyen Thanh Trung1 Department of Social and Natural Sciences, Ministry of Science and Technology Abstract: Development of human resources in S&T management and in scientific research is an integral part of human resource development for science and technology (S&T) activities. From the limitation and inadequacy of the current S&T management mechanism, this paper proposes four most important solutions for developing human resources in S&T, in a basic and systematic manner, for the development of S&T of Vietnam. Keywords: Human resources; Science management; Scientific research. Code: 14092001 1. Introduction Confronting the present trend of international integration, among those factors determining the development of every nation, , rich natural resources, qualified human resources and developed S&T, the institutional and human resources development increasingly become a decisive factor. For Vietnam, in order to develop, the inevitable path to follow is to renovate its growth model, restructure its economy towards improved quality, efficiency and competitiveness. Therefore, Vietnam can only choose and rely on S&T whereby human resources development in S&T plays a decisive role. This paper approached the issue from various limitations and inadequacies of the current S&T management mechanism, and on that basis, proposed some solutions for development of human resources in S&T activities - the most significant and critical factor, it is critical to the development of the S&T of Vietnam. Some limitations and inadequacies of the current S&T management mechanism have been mentioned in many published studies, namely: Insufficient, weak, inadequate material-technical infrastructure for research and development, investment in equipment without proper training on operational skills for making full use of modern equipment purchased; Lack of
