Competitive Research Grants
The NSF supports the R & D activities in all fields of S & T that the output and outcome of the research will ultimately be benefited by the Sri Lankan Society . Accordingly, Competitive Research Grants Scheme facilitates to harness independent, individual, intellectual capacity of scientist for R & D and encourage them to carry out good research directing towards socio economic development of Sri Lanka. The scheme also provides assistance to supplement the resources in universities, science and technology institutions by supporting basic and applied scientific research. Read more
National Thematic Research Programme (NTRP)
This novel multidisciplinary collaborative research programme has been initiated with a view to address national needs and to drive the national research system to produce well defined outputs that can be harnessed for national development. The themes under the NTRP are decided as per the national priorities. The NSF has identified Energy Security, Food Security, Water Security and Climate Change as the priority areas to start with. Read more
Postdoctoral Research Scientists
Provide an opportunity for scientists/ engineers with good research record and postdoctoral degrees to carryout fulltime research within the country. Read more
Research Scholarships
At present there is very low output of postgraduate research degrees by the Sri Lankan universities. It is important to attract and encourage outstanding science/ engineering graduates to conduct fulltime research leading to research degrees in order to encourage them to take up careers related research. Read more
Research Fellowships
To utilize the knowledge, experience and expertise of the eminent scientists/ engineers for the national development needs of the country. Enhance the research conducted in the country to the international level through publishing research outputs in International indexed journals. Read more
Research Equipment
To support the purchase of research equipment by the universities and R & D Institutions. This scheme/programme will intend to assist the acquisition of equipment for research that is in generally too costly to be purchased by the Research Institutions and Universities. Read more
Research Spare parts
Purchasing of spare parts for research equipment has become a major problem for universities and R & D institutions due to financial constraints. In order to overcome this problem NSF initiated the Research spare parts grants scheme to enable the researchers to purchase the necessary spare parts to repair/maintain the equipments. The scheme strengthen the facilities available for R & D activities leading towards the socio economic development of the country. Read more
Support Scheme for Research Degrees (SUSRED)
This scheme aims to build up a sustainable and viable research culture in the country by providing maximum support to senior and experienced scientists through the novel Support Scheme for Research Degrees (SUSRED). This scheme aims to draw outstanding graduates for research careers while retaining senior and experienced scientists thus reversing the brain drain. Read more
