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 monthly on Wednesdays and will remain virtual to accommodate remote and hybrid settings. Presentation slides/recordings will be posted for those who cannot attend live. Note: not all forums are recorded. 

Save the dates and register in advance. This is an internal meeting.

Open Forum Resources
October Open Forum Resources

The October 29th agenda includedUniversity Training Resources for Research Administrators, a Research Administration & Compliance Systems Update, and Subawards Discussion/Q&A. Refer to the below slide presentations for more information. 

All past Open Forum meeting materials are posted Here