RESEARCH DIVISION
‘Research is the Foundation of Knowledge’
   
Vision
To take the lead in mobilizing scientific research in order to enhance the quality of life of the people of Sri Lanka
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 addresses themes of national importance.
To award scholarships and fellowships to outstanding postgraduate and postdoctoral researchers for scientific work at S&T Institutions.
Activities
Research Grants Scheme
To provide assistance to supplement the financial, physical and manpower resources available for scientific research in the scientists’ own institutions
Coordinated Thematic Research Programme
This programme has been established to promote collaborative research to address national needs. Through this programme it is expected to re-orient and drive the national research system to produce well defined outputs that will directly benefit the intended end – users and other stake holders.
Research Fellowships
For outstanding Postdoctoral Scientists Engineers and those with equivalent postgraduate qualifications as determined by the Board of Management, to carry out fulltime research up to 3 years
Research Scholarships
For postgraduate studies of outstanding graduates to carryout fulltime research up to 3 years.
Equipment and Spare parts
To support the purchase of research equipment and spare parts for research equipment by scientific institutions
NSF Merit Awards for Scientific Excellence
This scheme has been initiated in order to bestow on researchers who have attained a high level of excellence in their research work, the recognition they deserve and to recognize their contribution to the advancement of science.
These awards are also are meant to motivate recipients of research grants from the NSF to achieve and maintain high standards of scientific research |
