International Grants
Funding opportunities for international research and academic initiatives.
Funding Global Impact
SLTC is committed to advancing research and academic excellence through active participation in international grant opportunities. By engaging with global funding bodies—including government agencies, development organizations, and multilateral institutions—SLTC supports innovative projects that drive meaningful impact in education, research, and community development.
The university provides guidance and institutional support for faculty and researchers to apply for competitive international grants, build cross-border partnerships, and lead collaborative initiatives. These grants enable SLTC to contribute to global knowledge production while enhancing institutional capacity and fostering sustainable development.
ERASMUS + PROGRAMS
SLTC actively participates in Erasmus+ projects in collaboration with leading international universities and institutions to strengthen its global engagement and drive academic innovation. These projects support a wide range of initiatives, including capacity building in higher education, student and staff mobility, joint curriculum development, and collaborative research. SLTC's Erasmus+ project portfolio includes the following:
INDO-LANKA JOINT RESEARCH PROGRAM
The Indo-Sri Lanka Joint Research Programme is a bilateral initiative established to enhance scientific collaboration between India and Sri Lanka. Under the renewed Programme of Cooperation (PoC) in Science and Technology, signed on August 14, 2022, the Department of Science and Technology (DST) of India and the Ministry of Education, Research and Innovation Division of Sri Lanka jointly fund research projects and workshops involving scientists and technologists from both nations.
The programme focuses on key areas such as food technology, plant-based medicines, robotics and automation, renewable energy, waste management, information and communication technology, sustainable agriculture, aerospace engineering, big data analysis, artificial intelligence, and other nationally relevant scientific and technological fields.
Projects are jointly executed by teams from both countries. Notably, SLTC is collaborating with the Department of Bioelectronics and Biosensors at Alagappa University, India, on a project titled "Development of Cost-Effective Portable Chemical Sensors for Seafood Quality Management." This initiative aims to enhance food safety standards and address critical challenges in the seafood industry.
ACU CLIMATE RESILIENCE NETWORK GRANT
Sri Lanka Technology Campus (SLTC), a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities, is currently implementing the project titled:
"Establishment of a Sustainable Integrated Solid Waste Management System at SLTC to Sustain an Eco-Campus"
This initiative is supported under the ACU Climate Resilience Network Grant (2025) and is led by Dr. Renuka Ariyawansha. The project represents a significant step toward embedding sustainability within institutional operations by developing a practical, scalable Eco-Campus model rooted in resource circularity and environmental stewardship.
As a higher education institution located in a small island developing country and globally recognized biodiversity hotspot, SLTC acknowledges both the urgency and responsibility of contributing to climate resilience and sustainable development. Through this project, SLTC aims not only to transform its own campus but also to serve as a replicable model for other universities, particularly within the Commonwealth and Global South contexts.
Interested in an international grant opportunity?
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