CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: IOC Diploma in Sports Pharmacy (2026 Intake)
Updated Date: 29th December, 2025
The National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the IOC Diploma in Sports Pharmacy, offered by Sportsoracle, for the 2026 intake (Graduating Class of 2027). Eligible applicants will have the opportunity to be considered for nomination to the International Olympic Committee – Olympic Solidarity (IOC–OS) for scholarship support.
Key Dates – 2026 Intake
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19 January 2026 – Application deadline to NOC Sri Lanka (CALL FOR APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED)
' 1 February 2026 – Application deadline to the Programme Organisers
' 1 March 2026 – Commencement of Programme
' December 2026 – Final Written Examination
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Autumn 2027 – Graduation
For full programme details, please visit the Sportsoracle Website via https://www.sportsoracle.com/course/ioc-diploma-in-sports-pharmacy/
Nomination & Scholarship Information
' NOC Sri Lanka will recommend only one candidate to the IOC–OS for scholarship consideration through an internal selection process.
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Please note that the scholarship is subject to the acceptance of the IOC – OS. If not the candidate has to bear the expenses related to the programme
Application Process
Interested candidates (Sri Lankan citizens only) may submit following documents;
' Curriculum Vitae (CV)
' Motivation Letter
' Copy of Passport
' Educational Certificates (Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or relevant health sciences and/or Postgraduate qualifications (if any))
' Proof of English proficiency (if available)
' Letter of Recommendation (from supervisor, federation, employer, or relevant sports authority)
' Brief Proposal on the applicant’s future contribution to the NOC or sporting community
' Declaration form (Please download here)
Applicants may submit their applications via email to education@olympic.lk or hand-delivered before 4.00 p.m. on the deadline (19 January 2026) to the 'Olympic House', 100/9F, Independence Avenue, Colombo 07.
For any clarifications, candidates may contact Ms. Nipuni Darshika at +94 71 210 0862.
Kindly note that late applications will not be considered.
Please note that all decisions made by the Education Committee of NOC Sri Lanka are final, and no appeals will be entertained.
