UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM 2026 FACULTY OF INDIGENOUS SOCIAL SCIENCES AND MANAGEMENT STUIES
The Faculty of Indigenous Social Sciences & Management Studies of the Gampaha Wickramarachchi University of Indigenous Medicine invites undergraduates to participate in the Faculty Undergraduate Research Symposium 2026.
The symposium provides a platform for undergraduate students to present and share their research, findings, emerging arguments, and independent academic work. The event will bring together oral and poster presentations reflecting research undertaken by undergraduate students across a range of social sciences, management, and Indigenous Knowledge-related areas.
The symposium will be held on 20th November 2026 at the Mini Auditorium of the Main University Premises, Gampaha Wickramarachchi University of Indigenous Medicine.
Who Can Participate?
- Open to all final year undergraduates enrolled in Sri Lankan universities
- Individual and co-authored submissions
- Research undertaken as part of dissertations, or independent study projects
Thematic Tracks
- Health, Healing and Indigenous Knowledge
- Tourism, Heritage and Indigenous Knowledge
- Gender, Society and Social Change
- Culture, Identity and Media
- Environment, Communities and Indigenous Knowledge
- Management, Business and Development
Abstract Submission
Authors are required to prepare their abstracts using the official FISSMS Undergraduate Research Symposium 2026 Abstract Template.
The abstract should follow the specified in the submission guidelines.
Abstracts should be submitted online through the official Google Form through the given link.
Submission link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJu06nnGkx9e0I0R47MVzpwEsdBXO-KJw0RVhGe_6g11f7kA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=101953718738660170156
Students are requested to carefully read the Submission Guidelines and complete the abstract template before submitting their work.
Important Dates
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Activity |
Date |
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Call for Abstracts Opens |
15th August 2026 |
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Abstract Submission Deadline |
15th September 2026 |
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Notification of Acceptance |
30th September 2026 |
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Submission of Revised Abstract |
15th October 2026 |
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Symposium Registration Deadline |
20th October 2026 |
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Symposium Day |
20th November 2026 |
Registration Fee
Registration fee: LKR 1,000 per participant.
Symposium registration deadline: 20th October 2026.
Download Resources
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- Submission Guidelines
Download the detailed abstract submission guidelines, requirements, thematic tracks, and important dates.
- Abstract Template
Download the official abstract template and prepare your submission according to the specified format.
- Abstract Submission Form
Submit your completed abstract through the official online Google Form.
Contact
Ms. P.D.V.K. Wickramasinghe
Conference Secretary
Undergraduate Research Symposium 2026
Faculty of Indigenous Social Sciences & Management Studies
Gampaha Wickramarachchi University of Indigenous Medicine
Email: ugrsfissms@gwu.ac.lk
Faculty Undergraduate Research Symposium 2026
Organised by: The Faculty of Indigenous Social Sciences & Management Studies, Gampaha Wickramarachchi University of Indigenous Medicine
Date: 20th November 2026
Venue: Mini Auditorium of the Main Campus, GWUIM
