The Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS) calls for applications for the Dr. Saman Kelegama Memorial Research Grant for this year (2026). The Grant supports policy relevant socio-economic research by undergraduate students. The Grant is a merit based annual award open to undergraduate students currently in their fourth year or about to enter their fourth year in 2026, studying economics or a related subject at a University Grants Commission approved university or a higher education institution in Sri Lanka. The proposed studies must be independent of final year projects or other ongoing research. The selected recipient will receive a one-time research grant of Rs. 200,000, together with a three months internship at the IPS. Proposals will be assessed based on policy relevance, feasibility, originality, and creativity. Three shortlisted candidates will be invited to present at the IPS, following which the Grant recipient will be selected. The recipient will be required to produce a policy discussion brief within six months of receiving the Grant. The proposal submission deadline is 31 March, the finalists will be announced on 31 May, and the Grant recipient will be announced on 23 June. Applications must be submitted in English, in Word format, and electronically mailed to tharakam@ips.lk.