About us

The ORA Research Administration Support Services Team (RASS) provides the HMS and HSDM community with a number of services upon request, including short-term coverage for pre- and post-award grant manager vacancies, burst capacity assistance (such as during heavy proposal deadlines or peak reporting periods), help with research administrator hiring, onboarding and training, and a number of resources for grant managers. To request assistance from the RA Support Services team please fill out the RASS Team Request Form. For questions contact the Assistant Director of RA Support Services, Pernille Konow.

  • Team Office Hours

    The RASS Team holds regular office hours
    When: Every 2nd Tuesday, 10:00am-11:00am and Every 4th Tuesday, 1:00pm-2:00pm
    Where: Zoom (link sent to Grant Manager Round Table ListServ and GM Round Table Teams chat)
    More Information: A reminder is sent out via the ListServ and posted in the Teams chat. Email Pernille Konow to join the Listserv, Teams chat, or for more information.


    Office Hours will be cancelled on dates that fall on University Paid Holidays. Please refer to the 2024 - 2025 Holiday Calendar for specific dates to note.

Kelly Gamache

Kelly Gamache

Pre-Award Research Administrator

Lydia Hill

Lydia Hill

Team Lead & Training Specialist

617-432-0064

Pernille

Pernille Konow

Assistant Director, Research Administration Support Services

617-432-9113

Terry Ferrara

Terry Ferrara

Post-Award Research Administrator

Tim Ziolek

Tim Ziolek

Team Lead & Training Specialist

617-432-0428

Vanessa Rook

Vanessa Rook

Post-Award Research Administrator