Center of Research and Development (CRD)

To develop a research culture in the University of Colombo that enable recognition as a creative and innovative seat of learning stimulating research, learning competencies and skills of academic community.

Strengthening and enhancing the research culture of the university of Colombo through quality training, research and service.

1. To encourage partnership with local, regional and global researchers, research groups or institutions of research excellence
2. To integrate a transparent research administration with infrastructure development, fund management, efficient processes and services
3. To establish infrastructure and human resource to support for research at the University
4. To conduct awareness and training programmes to promote scholarly affiliations of academic and research staff of the University with other Universities at national, regional and international levels
5. To facilitate training in research methodology and ethics
6. To conduct workshops and training sessions on presentation of research findings and data for promoting scientific publications, exhibits, oral communications and reports.
7. To conduct regular journal clubs to promote scientific communication and critical thinking.
8. To establish mentoring programmes for junior academics
9. To encourage and support academics of the University in scientific innovations, patenting, and protection of intellectual property rights a
10. To facilitate funding for research through public private partnerships and international collaborations.
11. To create an enabling environment within the University for research through active engagement, capacity building and workshops to create attitudinal changes amongst university staff, students, the relevant non-academic and support staff who play a supportive role for successful research programmes.
12. To engage and promote activities which facilitate and enhance research in the University.
13. To coordinate progress monitoring system to support researchers.
14. To identify funding opportunities for research projects and disseminate information of sources of funding to the University research community.
15. To aid in submitting grant applications for research projects.