The University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced the International Conference Supporting Grant Scheme 2026, which provides financial assistance to UGC-approved state universities for organizing established international conferences.

Under this scheme, a maximum grant of Rs. 500,000 per conference is available. Up to 90% of the approved grant may be released as an advance payment before the conference. Applications must be submitted through the respective Vice-Chancellor, together with all required supporting documents.

Key Details of the Scheme

• Maximum Grant: Rs. 500,000 per conference
• Advance Payment: Up to 90% of the approved grant before the event
• Application Deadline: 15 November 2026
• Eligibility: One proposal per university per application cycle
• Submission Procedure: Applications must be submitted through the Vice-Chancellor via the UGC online application portal.

Eligibility and Selection Criteria

Proposed conferences must demonstrate international participation, including at least 20% foreign keynote speakers and a minimum of 15% international research papers. Preference will be given to conferences that promote international collaboration, research and innovation, the participation of emerging scholars, national development priorities, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Application and Further Information

Interested faculties, departments, institutes, and conference organizers are encouraged to review the scheme guidelines and prepare proposals in accordance with the eligibility criteria and application requirements.

Applications should be submitted through the UGC online application portal:

Application Portal: https://eugc.ugc.ac.lk/UGC-international-conference/index.php

The detailed guidelines and application instructions are available at:

Scheme Guidelines: https://eugc.ugc.ac.lk/UGC-international-conference/advertisement.php

For further information, please contact Ms. Chathurika at chathurika@ugc.ac.lk or 011 2123610.

Deadline for Applications: 15 November 2026