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. If you have topic ideas for future Open Forums, Send Your Suggestions Here.

Open Forum Resources
December 19, 2024 Open Forum

The December 19th Open Forum agenda topics included updates regarding Harvard's New Research Security Training Program and the HMS Research Administration Business Process & Training Working Group. 

All past Open Forum meeting materials are posted Here.