Who can apply?

Any activity conforming to the definition of Research needs clearance where human participants (physical testing or any other), testing animals, and using ecosystem resources are involved. Any such investigators, staff or students of the Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya or any other interested individuals/institutions may apply for research clearance through this process. The research proposals will be subjected to review by the Ethical Review Committee of the Faculty of Engineering (ERCFOE). ERCFOE will meet monthly, and the applications received at least 2 weeks before the meeting date will be processed during the meeting of a particular month.

Please note that the latest valid version of the application form (ERPApplication.pdf) can be downloaded here.

Previous versions will not be accepted.

The Guidelines for filling out the application (ERPApplication.pdf)