AN INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH RECOGNITION PROGRAMMEOrganised by Eurasian Campus · Sri Lanka
TRUST THROUGH INDEPENDENCE

Governance & accountability

Independent academic governance and transparent decision-making form the foundation of ERA's credibility.

PROPOSED GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE

A framework built on
independent expertise.

The proposed structure separates strategic oversight, academic advice, evaluation, research ethics and programme administration.

01 · STRATEGIC OVERSIGHTERA Governing CouncilStrategic oversight and final governance
02 · INTERNATIONAL ADVICEInternational Academic Advisory BoardInternational standards and expert network
03 · AWARD ASSESSMENTAward Selection CommitteeShortlisting and final recommendations
04 · RESEARCH INTEGRITYResearch Ethics CommitteeIntegrity concerns and ethics review
05 · PROGRAMME DELIVERYERA SecretariatApplications, records and coordination
INDEPENDENT REVIEWInternational Evaluation PanelsDiscipline-specific reviewers and subject experts
01

ERA Governing Council

Approves policies and regulations; appoints independent committees; approves annual categories and calendar; ratifies final results; oversees accountability.

02

International Academic Advisory Board

Advises on international academic standards; recommends qualified experts; supports global partnerships and disciplinary representation.

03

Award Selection Committee

Evaluates shortlisted nominations; ensures consistent scoring; documents recommendations; declares conflicts of interest.

04

Research Ethics Committee

Reviews research integrity concerns; investigates credible allegations; recommends disqualification and advises on post-award withdrawal.

05

ERA Secretariat

Manages applications and communication; maintains records and databases; coordinates the ceremony; publishes the annual award report.

The Vice Chancellor of Eurasian Campus may serve as Founding Chairperson of the Governing Council. However, institutional management should not unilaterally determine winners. Final assessments should be carried out by independent academic experts. All judges must sign confidentiality and conflict-of-interest declarations.