Institutional Research Board

Ensuring integrity and strategic direction, the SLIIT IRB guides ethical, impactful research aligned with global standards and institutional excellence.

Research

Institutional Research Board

Guiding Ethical and Impactful Research

The SLIIT Institutional Research Board (IRB) plays a vital role in overseeing and guiding research activities across all faculties and schools. It ensures that all research projects comply with SLIIT’s Strategic Plan, uphold international research standards, promote ethical research practices, and contribute towards strengthening SLIIT’s global research profile.

The IRB is Co-chaired by the Senior Deputy Vice Chancellor and provost and Pro ViceChancellor (Research & International) and includes senior academics representing all faculties, key research divisions, and industry collaborators.

Governance Body for Research

The IRB is responsible for planning, implementing, and monitoring all research-related initiatives at SLIIT. It ensures these initiatives are strategically aligned with the university’s long-term vision, mission, and Strategic Plan while fostering innovation and institutional growth through coordinated governance and support.

Ensures Research Integrity and Support

The board provides institutional oversight to uphold research quality, ethical standards, staff publications, and innovation outcomes. It also plays a vital role in addressing researcher concerns, and supporting professional development to strengthen the university’s research culture and impact.

Multi-Level Representation

Co-chaired by the Senior Deputy Vice Chancellor - Global Engagement & Research, and Pro Vice-Chancellor (R&I), the IRB includes representatives from all faculties, the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Director – Research Enterprise & International Relations, Director – SLIIT Innovate, and industry professionals.