Research Scholarships
The NSF Postgraduate Research Scholarship scheme is implemented in order to increase the number of postgraduate research studies conducted by Sri Lankan graduates at local Universities. It is also intended to attract and encourage graduates from recognized Universities to conduct research leading to postgraduate research degrees and to encourage them to take up careers related to research.
The NSF Research Scholarship scheme was initiated with the specific objective of encouraging young and outstanding graduates to conduct postgraduate research leading to MPhil or PhD. This scheme will assist in providing financial support to graduates to conduct research (within Sri Lanka) leading up to 3 years for MPhils or PhDs.
Eligibility Criteria to apply for a NSF Research Scholarship. Applicants should be:
- Citizens of Sri Lanka
- Registered with the STMIS database of NSF
- Graduates with a class in a Bachelors degree from a recognized University OR without a class in the Bachelors but with a Masters or MPhil Degree
- In need of financial support to conduct research (only within Sri Lanka) leading up to 2 years for MPhils and up to 3 years for PhDs.
- Registered and be accepted by a Faculty of Graduate Studies/ Postgraduate Institute/ Faculty of a recognized University, in Sri Lanka.