National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka
| Established | 1968 |
|---|---|
| Location | Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| Website |
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The National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka (NSF) was established in 1998 as the successor to the Natural Resources Energy & Science Authority of Sri Lanka (NARESA) established in 1981 and the National Science Council set up in 1968.
Objectives
The objectives of the NSF are to initiate, facilitate and support basic and applied scientific research by universities, science and technology institutions and scientists, with a view to:
- strengthening scientific research potential, including research in the social sciences, and scientific education programmes
- developing the natural resources of Sri Lanka
- promoting the welfare of the people of Sri Lanka
- training research personnel in science and technology
Divisions
The NSF has the following divisions:
- Research Division
- Technology Division
- Science & Technology Policy Research Division
- Science Popularisation Division
- International Liaison Division
- National Science Library & Resource Centre
It also maintains the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka Digital Repository, a digital library and open access repository.
External links
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