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Research Division

"Research is the Foundation of Knowledge"

Research divisional activities are mainly focused on scientific community of Sri Lanka by awarding research grants under different types of grants schemes. Over the past years research grants awarded b y the NSF have contributed significantly to the national science and technology development.

Mission
To take the lead in mobilizing scientific research in order to enhance the quality of life of the people of Sri Lanka

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Mandate

To initiate, facilitate and support basic and applied scientific research by Universities, and Science & Technology institutions in Sri Lanka including multidisciplinary collaborative research that address themes of national importance.

To award scholarships and fellowships to outstanding Sri Lankan postgraduate and postdoctoral researchers for scientific work at S & T institutions.

Objectives

- Promote Research & Development activities in the country for National Development.
- Initiate facilitate and support basic and applied scientific research including the research in social sciences and science education programmes by Universities, Science and Technology institutions and scientists to establish a sustainable and viable research culture for the greater benefit of the country.
- Address national needs and drive the national research system to produce well defined outputs that can be harnessed for national development.

Activities of the division