National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka

The National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka (NSF) (Sinhala: ජාතික විද්‍යා පදනම, ශ්‍රී ලංකාව; Jāthika Vidyā Padanama, Śrī Laṅkāva) 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. It was created by the Science and Technology Development Act, No. 11 of 1994.[1]

National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka
Established1968
Location,
Websitewww.nsf.gov.lk

Objectives

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The objectives of the NSF are to initiate, facilitate and support basic and applied scientific research conducted by universities, science and technology institutions and scientists, with the aim to:

  • strengthen scientific research potential, including research in the social sciences, and scientific education programmes.
  • develop the natural resources of Sri Lanka.
  • promote the welfare of the people of Sri Lanka.
  • train research personnel in science and technology.

Divisions

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The NSF has the following divisions:

It also maintains the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka Digital Repository, a digital library and open access repository.

References

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  1. ^ Science and Technology Development Act, No. 11 of 1994 (PDF) (II). Parliament of Sri Lanka. 1994.
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