Goals To conduct basic and advanced scientific research, and to make new innovations which uplift scientific and technological activities in Sri Lanka. To motivate students and younger scientists to engage in advanced competitive research. To promote international cooperation in research. To contribute towards national development through research in the basic and applied sciences To develop human resources in the science through training undergraduates post graduates and mid level technical cadres. The Institute of Fundamental Studies is a research institute which is unique in Sri Lanka, and it was established in 1981 by an Act of the Parliament of Sri Lanka. The IFS is administered by a Board of Governors, with His Excellency the President as the Chairman and comprising of eleven members including the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition. The Research Council, chaired by the Director of the IFS, serves as an advisory body on scientific matters to the Board. Its membership comprises of external academics and researchers of the IFS. The IFS is under the Ministry of Technology and Research Colombo Office: 380/71,72 Bauddhaloka Mawatha Colombo 7