Financial Support for Projects
Enhancing Relations Between India and Sri Lanka

The India-Sri Lanka Foundation suports project proposals, which will assist to enhance bilateral relations between India and Sri Lanka. Any individuals / entities / Institutions interested in conducting programmes with India – Sri Lanka Foundation are requested to follow the guidelines below for submission of new proposals.

THRUST AREAS

  • Education, including short-term teaching/technical training assignments for students/faculty members
  • Art & Culture
  • Archaeological Studies
  • Agricultural Research
  • Science & Technology
  • Information Technology
  • Health, including short-term teaching/technical training assignments
  • Development Studies
  • Gender Studies

PROJECTS / PROGRAMMES

Under the above thrust areas, proposals could be submitted for the following projects, besides other activities:

  • Higher studies, research and other educational activities at recognised institutions of learning located in India and in Sri Lanka;
  • Visits and Exchanges involving students, scholars, academics, artists, professionals and performing artistes;
  • To participate in conference/seminar, symposia, art exhibition, film festival, cultural events and training workshops, etc.;
  • Publication of research works on India-Sri Lanka relations in the specified fields;
  • Translating literary works in Indian languages to Sri Lankan languages and publishing them, and vice-versa.

WHO CAN APPLY:

Individuals, institutions and groups are welcome to submit proposals aimed at developing India-Sri Lanka Relations. Along with the application form and the project proposal, individuals may submit their CVs.

APPLICATION FORM

A duly filled application form which could be downloaded from the India – Sri Lanka Foundation and the High Commission of India website (https://www.hcicolombo.gov.in/ ) along with the proposal should be e-mailed or forwarded to the address given below.

INDIA-SRI LANKA FOUNDATION
C/o. High Commission of India
36-38, Galle Road, Colombo 3
Phone: +94 11 2389924
E-mail: islfcolombo@gmail.com