The committee has been formulated in accordance with the by –laws of KIU and functions under the supervision of the Vice Chancellor who takes decisions in accordance with the advice and recommendations of the Senate. Ethics Review Committee members are appointed by the Vice Chancellor upon recommendations of the Senate and at present the committee is consisting of an expert external and internal academic professional representing different sectors. The committee has developed standard operating procedures (SOPs) in accordance with the guidelines of FERCSL.

ERC comprises of the following;

• • • Chairperson
    • Secretary
    • Members

Terms and conditions for submission of application:

• • • Download the application
    • Applications must be submitted in the format as determined by the ERC.
    • All project proposals must be submitted to the secretary of ERC on or before the last Wednesday of each month for review at the next scheduled meeting.
    • Immediately after the submission of the hard copy, an e-copy of the proposal should be submitted to the secretary of ERC through email “erc@kiu.ac.lk”
    • A fee will be levied for applications submitted for review by the ERC. Fees levied as processing charges for ethical approval for Individual / group research proposals.

Type Fee

Self – funded Rs 5000/= (per proposal)

Proposals submitted by KIU internal staff Free

The applicant shall pay the stipulated fee to the KIU accounts department and shall submit the application along with the payment receipt for review by the ERC.