School Research Evaluation Programme Circular 2026: Ministry of Education
🇱🇰 කෙටි සාරාංශය (Sinhala)
අධ්යාපන, උසස් අධ්යාපන සහ වෘත්තීය අධ්යාපන අමාත්යාංශය මඟින් අංක 30/2026 දරන චක්රලේඛය යටතේ පාසල් පර්යේෂණ ඇගයීමේ වැඩසටහන නිල වශයෙන් ආරම්භ කර ඇත. සාක්ෂි මත පදනම් වූ තීරණ ගැනීමේ සංස්කෘතියක් ගොඩනැගීමේ අරමුණින් සිසුන්, ගුරුවරුන් සහ අධ්යාපන කළමනාකරණ නිලධාරීන්ගෙන් පර්යේෂණ නිර්මාණ කැඳවනු ලැබේ. අයදුම්පත් [email protected] විද්යුත් තැපෑලට හෝ ඉසුරුපාය පර්යේෂණ හා සංවර්ධන ශාඛාවේ අධ්යාපන අධ්යක්ෂ වෙත යොමු කළ යුතුය.
🇱🇰 முக்கிய விபரம் (Tamil)
கல்வி, உயர் கல்வி மற்றும் தொழிற் கல்வி அமைச்சினால் சுற்றறிக்கை இல: 30/2026 இன் கீழ் பாடசாலை ஆய்வு மதிப்பீட்டுத் திட்டம் உத்தியோகபூர்வமாக ஆரம்பிக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது. சான்றுகள் அடிப்படையிலான முடிவெடுக்கும் கலாசாரத்தை உருவாக்கும் நோக்கில் மாணவர்கள், ஆசிரியர்கள் மற்றும் கல்வி முகாமைத்துவ உத்தியோகத்தர்களிடமிருந்து ஆய்வு ஆக்கங்கள் கோரப்படுகின்றன. பூர்த்தி செய்யப்பட்ட ஆய்வுகளை [email protected] மின்னஞ்சல் மூலமாகவோ அல்லது இசுருபாயவிலுள்ள கல்விப் பணிப்பாளர் (ஆராய்ச்சி மற்றும் அபிவிருத்திப் பிரிவு) இடமோ சமர்ப்பிக்க முடியும்.
📊 Programme Framework & Submission Tracks
| Programme Category | Eligible Target Group | Submission Format & Scope | Final Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Division | Grades 1–5 Students | Observation Diaries tracking a four-week natural/environmental phenomenon | October 15, 2026 (School Level) |
| Junior Secondary | Grades 6–9 Students | Reflective Journals using structured activity sheets for problem-solving | October 15, 2026 (School Level) |
| Young Researcher Programme | Grades 10–13 Students (Teams up to 5) | Research aligned with SDGs (SDG 4, SDG 5, SDG 13, etc.) | December 15, 2026 (National Level) |
| Teacher Action Research | Teachers’ Service & Teacher Advisor Service | Classroom action research reports (3,000–6,000 words, APA 7th edition) | December 15, 2026 (National Level) |
| Management Research Track | SLEAS, SLTES & Principals’ Service Officers | Research papers (up to 6,000 words) on educational administration | December 15, 2026 (National Level) |
🎓 1. Student Research Programme Structure
Encourages analytical thinking based on daily observations, environment, and social problem-solving across three tiers:
- Primary Division (Grades 1–5): Submit Observation Diaries on a 4-week natural or environmental phenomenon (e.g., animal behavior, plant germination, screen time). Deadline: October 15, 2026 (School Level).
- Junior Secondary Division (Grades 6–9): Construct Reflective Journals using structured activity sheets to analyze personal or school problem-solving. Deadline: October 15, 2026 (School Level).
- Senior Secondary Division (Grades 10–13 – Young Researcher Programme): Teams of up to 5 students conducting SDG-aligned research (e.g., Quality Education – SDG 4, Gender Equality – SDG 5, Climate Action – SDG 13). Progressive evaluation timeline:
- School Level Deadline: October 15, 2026
- Zonal Level Deadline: October 30, 2026
- Provincial Level Deadline: December 01, 2026
- National Level Deadline: December 15, 2026
- Publication Feature: Selected student research abstracts will be featured in the Ministry’s official publication, NextGen Insight.
📚 2. Teacher & Educational Management Tracks
Teacher Action Research
- Target Group: Officers of the Teachers’ Service and Teacher Advisor Service.
- Focus: Classroom action research aimed at improving teaching-learning methodologies.
- Submission Format: Reports must be between 3,000 to 6,000 words formatted according to APA 7th edition guidelines.
- Submission Deadline: Directly to the national level by December 15, 2026.
Educational Management Professionals Track
- Target Group: Officers within the Sri Lanka Education Administrative Service (SLEAS), Sri Lanka Teacher Educators’ Service (SLTES), and Sri Lanka Principals’ Service.
- Scope: Research papers up to 6,000 words addressing contemporary issues in educational administration and system management.
- Publication: Selected submissions will be published in the Ministry’s Educational Perspectives Journal.
- Submission Deadline: December 15, 2026.
📝 Submission Instructions & Contact Channels
- Email Submission: Submissions can be emailed directly to:
[email protected] - Postal / Physical Delivery: Delivered to the Director of Education, Research and Development Branch, Ministry of Education, “Isurupaya”, Battaramulla.
- Rubrics & Guidelines: Consult respective school administrations or Zonal Education Offices for full evaluation rubrics and circular annexures.
⚠️ Important Participant Notice
- Adhere strictly to the word limits and APA 7th edition citation standards for Teacher and Educational Management research submissions.
- Ensure all progressive deadlines for school, zonal, and provincial evaluations are met before advancing to the national level.
🏢 Circular & Authority Details
Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education,
“Isurupaya”, Battaramulla.
Circular No: 30/2026
Nalaka Kaluwewa,
Secretary, Ministry of Education
