British Council Sri Lanka is pleased to announce an opportunity to apply for funding for projects that meet its objectives in Sri Lanka in the following area: TRANSFORM – Education reform project: Enhancing Research capabilities in the state higher education sector.
The lead grantee will be required to produce the following outputs;
- Improved capability of Sri Lankan state university academics in research methods through capability development by UK university grantee. (Participants will be chosen in collaboration with the University Grants Commission representing all 15 state universities)
- Seed- funded links facilitated between Sri Lankan and UK HEIs to promote joint research in areas relevant to Sri Lanka’s economic priorities. (Smaller grants distributed and managed by grantee to successfully identified collaborative research projects.)
- Research Assessment Report
The following documents have been attached below for further information;
- Guidelines for grant applicants
- Application form
- Budget template
The deadline for submission of proposals has been extended to 23.59 Sri Lanka time on Tuesday 13 February 2018.
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UK universities interested in this opportunity should confirm their intention to submit a proposal by Sunday 4 February 2018.
Please return your completed application form by 17:00 Sri Lanka time on Sunday, 11 February 2018 to Transform@BritishCouncil.org
If you have any questions please contact Nishika Hassim – Manager Higher Education and Education Services.