Calling Applications for Postdoctoral Research Fellowships

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This grant scheme provides an opportunity for scientists/ engineers with recent Ph.D. or equivalent qualifications to carry out full-time research within the country for up to 2 years. These grants are awarded in all fields of Science & Technology after a comprehensive evaluation by the National Science Foundation (NSF). The applicant should fulfill the following criteria.

  • Applicants should be citizens of and residing in Sri Lanka and should be registered with the STMIS database of the NSF and committed for fulltime research.
  • Applicants should have a PhD or equivalent in a related discipline with good academic credentials from a recognized university.
  • Proven research, development and innovation experience (Publications in refereed journals, patents etc.).
  • The scientific merit of the proposal, its innovation potential and significance in terms of scientific, social and economic impact will be assessed for awarding of projects.
  • The duration of the research project should not exceed 2 years.
  • An academician or researcher with a permanent position in the same Institute should be included as a Co-investigator. He/she should take the responsibility to complete the project in case the Postdoctoral Research Fellow leaves the institute.
  • Availability of laboratory space and facilities at the host institution to undertake the proposed research work (assurance from the Head of the Institution is required).
  • Industry collaboration is encouraged

Entitlements

  • Monthly stipend of Postdoctoral Research Fellow is 125,000 per month.
  • Research Expenses up to Rs. 1,000,000 per year up to 2 years (needs justification).

Applications for Postdoctoral Research Fellowships will be entertained throughout the year and will be process quarterly. The applicant should fill the online application available at https://gmis.nsf.gov.lk. The downloaded copy of the completed application with proper signatures should be sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

“Grants will be awarded to successful applicants subject to availability of funds. Incomplete & Inaccurate Applications will not be processed. The decision of the National Science Foundation is final”