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Explore research instruments across Sri Lanka
The National Instrument Database enables researchers to search for research instruments available at different institutes across the country.
Quickly identify and locate equipment required for scientific work, experiments, testing, and academic innovation.
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Information available across the country
Search research instruments according to institute, product category, and other available information across the national research ecosystem.
Discover the scientific resources available within Sri Lanka's higher education and research institutions.
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Instrument types and specifications
The database contains information about a wide range of research instruments and their specifications, helping users compare and assess availability.
This information is useful for students, researchers, institutions and the general public who need dependable research guidance.
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Find a Technician for the Repair, Maintenance, and Calibration of Your Scientific Instruments
Search the National Instrument Database (NID) to identify technicians with expertise in the repair, maintenance, calibration, and operation of scientific instruments
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Make better research decisions
Information about research equipment supports decisions when planning to purchase, share, donate, or repurpose scientific resources.
The platform helps users understand available equipment and their potential applications for evidence-based planning.
- Supports national research planning
- Improves access to scientific infrastructure
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Theta Probe with Hand Held Meter (Soil Moisturemeter)
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Rubber research institute of Sri Lanka
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Messages from Stakeholders
Prof. Nilanthi de Silva
University of Kelaniya
We are very happy that the NSF has taken the initiative to establish a database with details of high-end scientific instruments scattered across Sri Lanka in universities and R&D institutions.
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Prof. Ranjith Senaratne
National Science Foundation
Sri Lanka has over 20 state-owned higher education institutions and a comparable number of R&D institutions with an immense instrument base.
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Prof. Ravirajan
University of Jaffna
The database integrates analytical and research equipment available in more than twenty higher educational institutions.
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Dr. S.R.S.N. Sudasinghe
National Science Foundation
It is widely accepted that technology is the key driver of economic growth of countries as it transforms economies into large-scale industrialized, capital-intensive production systems which are competitive due to higher economies of scale.
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Prof. Meththika Vithanage
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
This NID helps to locate and place advanced analytical instruments required for both research work and commercial testing purposes. Also, this gives information for planning the budget in instrument formulation.
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This database is intended for information purposes only. Each participating institution has included instruments in the database in a complete and accurate manner as best as possible given the available information. Details of instruments located at public or private organizations are provided so that potential users can contact relevant officers in charge for more information or necessary services. The National Science Foundation, as a funding agency, assumes no responsibility or liability for the use of instruments and information contained within the database by others.
Some aspects of the database, including the full text of items, will only be shared with registered users and staff who have been given authorized access. Public users will be directed to register with the database to request full access for specific instruments.