University of Vavuniya is calling applications for research grants for the year 2026 to promote high quality research among staff. The purpose of the research grants is to facilitate innovative and collaborative research, and to make the research outcomes benefitted to the national development.

  1. Eligibility: Permanent academic staff members in the university who are eligible for research allowance under the Establishment circular No 5/2014 (i) and 5/2014 (ii) dated 28.05.2014 and 30.05.2014 respectively.
  2. Amount of Fund: No limit, but strict evaluation of cost versus outcome value.
  3. Period of award: 12 months, with the possible extension of 6 months  
  4. Application process: Duly filled application forms available on URC website and submit to Head of the Department to reach the URC before the deadline.
  5. Acceptance: The acceptance will be given after the external review process based on the impact of the research and the quality of the proposal.
  6. Monitoring progress: Quarterly progress reports should be submitted during the research period. The final report should be submitted at the end of 18 months.

Submission Deadline: 10 th January 2026