Science Research Projects Competition is organized by the NSF with the objective of enhancing investigative ability of the school children of the country.
Research projects conducted by school children under any discipline in science are considered for this competition.
Students of age 13- 19 years are eligible to participate at this competition. Proposals are requested during the first quarter of each year. By submitting project proposals to the NSF students can participate at this competition. Research projects should be completed within 4-6 months. Group projects & individual projects are accepted for this competition.
Guidance to conduct projects will be provided by the scientists and university academics through a series of workshops. Service of resource persons, support to find out information on selected topics will be provided by the NSF.
At the final competition best 10 projects will be selected to participate at the Sri Lanka Science & Engineering Fair (SLSEF). Best three projects of the SLSEF will get the opportunity to participate at the Intel International Science & Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF) annually held in USA.
All the participants will be rewarded with a certificate of participation. Winners will be felicitated at the World Science Day Schools programme with a cash prize, certificate and a medal.
Downloads
- Guidelines of the competition Sinhala (pdf, 54kb) English (pdf, 96kb)
- Application forms: Sinhala (pdf, 43kb), English (pdf, 75kb)
- Format of a project proposal (pdf, 75kb)
- Guideline for the project report Sinhala (pdf,39kb) English (pdf,79kb)
Links
- www.sciencebuddies.com
- Intel Education in Sri Lanka http://rta.schoolnet.lk/SLSEF.htm
- Intel International Science & Engineering Fair http://www.intel.com/about/corporateresponsibility/education/isef/index.htm
