The International Center for Multidisciplinary Studies (ICMS), Faculty of Humanities and Social
Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, has been awarded a grant of LKR 320,000 by the
National Science Foundation (NSF) under its Support Scheme for Scientific Meetings & Events
(SSSME) to support the organization of the International Conference on Equity and Diversity
2026 (ICED 2026). The conference will be jointly organized by ICMS and the Equal Opportunity
Cell of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura. The
funding will partially support the conference, which is scheduled to be held on 22 nd July 2026 to
cover its publication costs and audiovisual costs.
The grant was awarded following the successful evaluation of the proposal submitted by the
International Center for Multidisciplinary Studies (ICMS) under the April 2026 Call for
applications. The proposal was selected based on its contribution to the Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs) and its alignment with the outcomes of the Public Investment
Programme 2026–2030 of the Department of National Planning. The Agreement Letters were
formally handed over to Prof. Sunethra Thennakoon, Director, ICMS by Mrs. Nadeeja
Wickramarachchi, Principal Scientific Officer (Head of the Journal Publication Division of NSF)
during the gathering on 6 th July 2026 at the NSF premises. Other awardees of the SSSME grant
2 nd Call for 2026 were also attended the gathering.
This achievement recognizes the commitment of ICMS to promoting high-quality research and
academic collaboration. The conference is expected to bring together academics, researchers,
professionals, and policymakers from Sri Lanka and abroad to share knowledge and foster
meaningful collaborations. It will also provide an international platform for advancing research
and dialogue on equity, diversity, and inclusion.
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