The Research Administrators Open Forum is hosted by the HMS Office of Research Administration (ORA) from September to June (with a break in July/August). Send questions and suggestions for Open Forum topics to Kelly Evans, Director of Pre-Award Services or Christina Kennedy, Strategic Projects Manager.

2021 Open Forums

Next Date TBA

February 18, 2021

Presentations on (OAIR) the University's Outside Activity & Interest Reporting System; Committed Effort and Sponsored Cost Allocation Methodology. Slides posted and recording available.

2020 Open Forums

  • December 3, 2020 

    Agenda included: GMAS Releases & Roadmap, PPMS System for Service Centers, HHS Face Page. Slides posted and recording available.

  • October 5, 2020
    RA Dashboard Demo. If you missed the demo, contact ivona@hms.harvard.edu to schedule virtual office hours.

See the SLIDES tab to view additional topics covered in past Open Forums.