• Foster creativity, teamwork, critical thinking and skills in our students
• Promote the research endeavor in areas that would directly benefit the community
• Enhance scientific education and research by creative involvement beyond the campus
• Encourage national, regional and international participation in research

 After consultation with the staff and students of the University of Jaffna, a fund had been established for the memory of Professor S. Kandiah of the University of Jaffna. The primary purpose of this fund is to provide financial support for students/staff at the University of Jaffna to conduct research related to the local community. The fund will provide scholarships in the form of stipends, similar to the research assistantships given to the graduate students in the U.S/ Canadian universities.
The amount of stipend to the student will be equal to the salary of an Assistant lecturer at the University of Jaffna.

 This fund has been set up in a way that the principal will be invested in the United States, and only the revenues generated will be used to provide the financial support. This mechanism ensures continued funding for a long period of time in the future.

 The present situation in the North-East and the consequent pain and sorrow the people are undergoing are beyond description. Under these circumstances providing money to the university for research may seem not appropriate. There may be urgent needs to be addressed in the North-East. However, in view of a long-term perspective, we believe that we have to look beyond the present situation and into the future, and build a stronger foundation for research at the university that will eventually be beneficial to the society. We beleive that the present situation in Jaffna will improve in the future, and this fund will be a valuable asset to the University and the community, at that time.

• How does the fund work?
  Staff at the University of Jaffna are encouraged to submit research proposals for funding.Proposals will be accepted annualy and the fund will provide support for at least one project every year. Renewal of funding for a single research project is possible upto a three year period.

• Selection of research projects and candidates
  A committee, comprised of experienced scientists, both in Sri Lanka and abroad, will select the projects for funding. The research should be focused on addressing issues related and important to the local community. Preference will be given for inter-institutional collaborative projects involving external organizations (e.g., Department of Agriculture).

• Monitoring the Progress of Research
  Progress of the funded projects will be monitored by periodic reports from the recipient. Publication / presentation of the results at external meetings will be encouraged.