The Office of Research Administration provides pre- and post-award management by assisting HMS and HSDM Principal Investigators and their staff with proposal submission, award administration, and reporting. 

ORA is comprised of teams offering a range of expertise and managing a diverse group of portfolios from the Medical School and the School of Dental Medicine, including the basic science departments, core centers, and affiliate institutions. We also partner with other offices and departments at the Medical School and throughout the university. Visit Researcher Resources. Take a look at this Summary for a quick glance at ORA's Teams.

Central Office Contacts

Wondering who to contact in the HMS and university central offices for your research administration-related questions? Visit the Central Office Contacts Page and the Central Office Contacts by Department located on the Research Administration section on ARC, the HMS Administrative Resource Connector (HarvardKey login required). 

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ORA Org Chart

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Our Mission & Values
ORA Mission

The mission of the Office of Research Administration (ORA) is to use our expertise to facilitate compliant research.

 

ORA Values

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  • Committed to building collaborative relationships with internal and external partners
  • Foster an environment of open communication and active listening, guided by transparency and respect
  • Provide a proactive and intentional resource in the ever-changing environment of Research Administration
  • Maintain a culture of continuous learning and improvement and adapt to evolving guidelines and regulations

Service Level Agreements

Updated December 9, 2024

ORA has established Service Level Agreements (SLA's) and maintains General Inboxes to enable each team to collaboratively monitor and respond to inquiries. All ORA General Inboxes are checked at least once per business day. Review the General Inbox descriptions to learn who reviews, when to use and for what purpose.