• Motivation of senior researchers to supervise postgraduate research degrees.
• Encourage universities and research institutions to promote and facilitate postgraduate research training.
• Encourage supervisors to complete the postgraduate research degrees within the stipulated time period without compromising quality.

Strengthen the National Research System with an increased number of trained/ qualified research personnel within a vibrant and dynamic research culture.

Supervisors of students who have completed their postgraduate degree during 2023 or 2024

• Supervisor/supervisory team and student should be citizens of Sri Lanka and registered with the NSF-STMIS database.
• Supervisors who have migrated are not eligible for the award, but the other team members are eligible to apply.
• Full time postgraduate degrees completed in 2023 and 2024 will be considered for 2024 awards.
• A PhD should be awarded within a period of 4 years and a MPhil within 3 years from the date of registration for degrees completed in 2023 and 2024.
• A letter from the Registrar of the university confirming dates of registration and award of postgraduate degree is mandatory. (Letters submitted by other officials are not accepted)
• A minimum of one full research paper in an indexed (SCI Expanded or SSCI) journal and/or a patent based on the research carried out for the postgraduate degree. Copy of publication and/or patent should be submitted (electronic version).
• Postgraduate degree should be awarded by a recognized university in the country.
• Submission of a copy of the thesis is compulsory. The thesis will be returned after the selection process.

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• Curricula vitae of all supervisors should be submitted (electronic version).
• For each postgraduate degree supervised, a separate application should be submitted.
• All applications should be submitted through the Vice Chancellor of the University/ Head of the Institution of the Principal Supervisor.
• It is compulsory to submit the application in both of the following ways:
  • Hard copy of the application, including original signatures, rubber stamps and the letter from the registrar should be submitted to the Director General, NSF.
  • Electronic version of the application along with CVs and publications should be emailed to [email protected].
• Applications should be submitted on or before 3.00 pm on 30.09.2024.
• Incomplete, inaccurate and late applications will NOT be considered under any circumstance.

For further information and clarifications;

Contact: Research Division

011 2696771 Ext. 122