CALLING APPLICATIONS FOR UNIVERSITY RESEARCH GRANTS 2012
University of Colombo announces the availability of funds for research, as part of its plans to
inculcate research culture amongst staff/students and to upscale the high quality / impact
research, which in turn would improve the institutional grading in the global university ranking
system. The objectives of providing these funds are to increase the number of doctoral-level
degrees (PhDs) produced by the institute, increase the number of scientific publications made in
indexed journals and enhance the impact of research on issues that are relevant to national
development hence the applicants are requested to make maximum utilization of the grants that
are available with the University of Colombo.
Eligibility information:
1. Collaborative research grant proposals: Senior or Mid-career academics
2. Scholarships or Fellowships : Academics, Research officers and Scientific Assistants
in the permanent cadre of the university
1. Collaborative research grant proposals
Competitive research grants (with a mandatory training component) will be awarded in
varying disciplines, including:
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Agro technology
Basic Sciences
Biotechnology
Computer Science & Information Technology
Energy
Engineering Sciences & Architecture
Environmental Sciences
Food Sciences
Geology & Earth Sciences
Health Sciences
Hydrology
Library & Information Science
Nanotechnology
Natural Resources & Biodiversity
Oceanography & Marine Sciences
Science Education
Social Sciences
Science & Technology Policy Studies
Eligible individuals:
Any Senior or Mid-career-level academic who has the knowledge and skills to carry out the
proposed studies and who is willing to undertake the supervision of a research trainee(s) who
would need to register for a research degree with the University of Colombo and successfully
complete a doctoral-level research degree (Ph.D) within a maximum period of 5 years.
Budget and Duration:
Applicants may request up to SL Rs. 1,000,000.00 as annual cost for a period of performance
of no more than 3 years.
2. Postgraduate
Research
Grants
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Ph.D.
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probationary lecturers)
Funds could be requested for research studies that would lead to a doctoral-level research
degree (Ph.D.).
Eligible individuals:
Academics, Research Officers and Scientific Assistants (in the permanent cadre) who should
register for a research degree with the University of Colombo with plans for successful
completion of a doctoral-level research degree (Ph.D) within a maximum period of 5 years.
Budget and Duration:
Applicants may request up to SL Rs. 500,000.00 as annual cost for a period of performance of
no more than 3 years.
Submission date:
30th July 2012
Three copies of the completed application forms should be sent to
: Academic & Publications Branch
College House , University of Colombo
Reporting:
Awardees will be required to submit annual progress reports and financial statements.