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.
- Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 1:00 PM Register in advance
Agenda to include an update on research security initiatives and reminders regarding international shipments.
- Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 1:00 PM Register in advance
- Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 1:00 PM Register in advance
- Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 1:00 PM Register in advance
Open Forum Resources
February Open Forum Resources
The agenda included presentations on Research Administration Dashboards in HART and the University Research Administration Training Website.
- Open Forum Recording (With Captions)
- Research Administration Dashboards in HART Slide Deck
- University Research Administration Training Website Slide Deck
Dashboards and trainings shared during the Open Forum:
- Research Administration and Compliance Reporting Landing Page (RACR)
- RACR Support Homepage
- University Research Administration Training Website. Direct questions to OSPTraining@harvard.edu.