The HMS/HSDM Research Administrators Open Forum, hosted by the Office of Research Administration (ORA), shares timely information as it relates to our community. Topics include federal requirements, School and University policy, system enhancements, and new or updated guidance and resources. Past Open Forum presenters include colleagues from ORA and other HMS and University offices such as the Office for Sponsored Programs (OSP), HUIT’s Research Administration and Compliance Systems, HMS Finance, and the Office for Academic and Research Integrity (ARI). Research administrators, grant managers, financial directors and others from HMS and HSDM are welcome to attend. All are invited to Send Your Suggestions for future Open Forum topics. 

2025 Open Forum Schedule

The HMS/HSDM Research Administrators Open Forums will be held on the last Wednesday of the month, 1:00 to 2:00 PM EST. Forums will remain virtual to accommodate remote and hybrid settings and presentation slides/recordings will be posted for those who cannot attend live.

Open Forum Resources
April Open Forum Resources

The April 30th Open Forum agenda included updates on the May 2025 GMAS Release, Export Control Reviews, and Laser/dbGaP Compliance.

All past Open Forum meeting materials are posted Here