Aims & Objective


  • To foster an improved understanding and implementation of ethical review of biomedical research studies in India.

  • To improve communication among Ethics Committees in India as a collaborating agency.

  • To collaborate in organizing meetings/ workshops/ symposia/educative programs and conferences on topics relevant to the ethics review process.

  • To assist with the finalization of SOPs for the Ethics Committees in the country.

  • To support Ethics Committees in India to get accredited with National/International agencies.

  • Extend advisory support in addressing and managing diverse ethical review issues.

  • To coordinate for SIDCER-FERCAP Program activity for recognition of Ethics Committees.

  • To hold annual conferences.