The specific functions of the RECSSH are as follows:
1. The RECSSH will be established to review the research proposals submitted within the streams of social and human sciences and the main target group will be the staff and students of the Faculty of Arts/University of Colombo.
2. The RECSSH will be responsible for the development, updating, and monitoring of the Faculty’s social research ethics review policy and procedures.
3. The RECSSH will ensure dissemination of principles of best social research practices within the Faculty/ University.
4. The RECSSH will extend its services to researchers outside the Faculty/ University when their proposals are within the scope of social sciences and humanities.