The Ethics Review Committee of the Faculty of Applied Sciences (ERC-FAS) successfully conducted its second workshop titled “A Student Guide to Ethical Clearance Application” for final-year undergraduate students of the B.Sc. Honours in Sports Science and Management on 21st July 2026 at the NFC VI lecture hall, faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
The workshop was facilitated by Dr. Sashie Weerasinghe, Senior Lecturer, Department of Sports Science and Management. She provided comprehensive guidance on how to complete ethical clearance application, and prepare supporting documents required for obtaining ethical clearance approval for undergraduate research projects. The session also highlighted common challenges encountered during the application process and shared practical strategies for preparing complete, accurate and high-quality submissions.
The programme was attended by 58 undergraduate students, reflecting the growing awareness of ethical research practices and the importance of obtaining ethical clearance
The ERC-FAS sincerely appreciates the dedication, time, and expertise shared by Dr. Sashie Weerasinghe in making this workshop a valuable learning experience for all participants.
We also extend our sincere gratitude to all participants for their active engagement and enthusiasm, which greatly contributed to the success of the event.
The ERC-FAS remains committed to fostering a strong culture of ethical research within the Faculty and looks forward to organizing more training and awareness programmes to support students and researchers in conducting responsible and ethically sound research.
