Ethics & Integrity
Access research ethics policies and compliance resources.
Ethics Review Committee (ERC)
The Ethics Review Committee of the institute was established in 2024 to ensure that the research involving human participants is conducted ethically, responsibly, and independently. The committee thrives towards reviewing, approving, modifying, and disapproving the research protocols submitted by the researchers affiliated with the university by the guidelines of the Forum of Ethics Review Committee (FERCSL).
How Do You Know Your Research Requires Ethical Clearance?
A short guide to help you determine whether your research protocol needs ERC review before you begin.
View the Guidesltc.uerc@sltc.ac.lk
Ensuring that the fundamental principles of research are adhered to in research involving human subjects
Autonomy
Beneficence
Non-maleficence
Justice
What the ERC Does
Providing oversight on all matters relating to ethics of research projects involving human subjects.
Ensuring that the fundamental principles of research viz. autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice are adhered to in research involving human subjects.
Providing independent, competent, timely ethics review and monitoring the research projects involving human subjects.