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Division of Research and International Cooperation (DRIC)

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has established the Division of Research and International Cooperation (DRIC) by restructuring and expanding the former International Cooperation Division (ICD) of the UGC to encompass both Research and International Cooperation. This decision has been made in line with the national policy of promoting the ranking and internationalization of the Sri Lankan universities so as to make Sri Lanka an educational hub in the region.

The Division is headed by Senior Professor Chandana P. Udawatte, Vice Chairman of the UGC, and it has made the following moves with a view to enhancing the academic stature, research culture and intellectual atmosphere of the universities.

*  Increase of funding for postgraduate studies with provision for foreign exposure

 

More initiatives towards creating a vibrant research culture are in the pipeline. Further details can be obtained from Ms. SAK Wijewardena, Deputy Secretary attached to the Office of the Vice Chairman (Tel:0112 123623 / E-mail: dric@ugc.ac.lk / srimathi@ugc.ac.lk )