The first Research Committee of the Faculty of Indigenous Medicine was established on 19th August 2023 after the Institute of Indigenous Medicine converted as a Faculty. Research Committee is a standing committee of the Faculty Board, of the Faculty of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo. Previously, the Institute of Indigenous Medicine had the Research Management Committee to facilitate and regulate the research activities of the academics of the Institute of Indigenous Medicine. After being converted to the Faculty, the mandate of the Research Committee is responsible for matters pertaining to research in the newly established Faculty.

1. Dean (Chairperson of the Committee)
2. All Heads of the Departments
3. Head/ Unit of Research and Development of Natural Products
4. All Professors and Associate Professors of the Faculty
5. Chair/ Ethics Review Committee
6. Chair/ Undergraduate Research Sub-Committee
7. Coordinator of Postgraduate and Mid-career Development Unit
8. Coordinator of the Unit of Research Development of Natural Products
9. Legal Advisor
10. Senior Assistant Librarian
11. Senior Assistant Bursar (on invitation)
12. Assistant Registrar – Convener

Note: A secretary is appointed among the committee members.