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.
2026 Open Forum Schedule
The HMS/HSDM Research Administrators Open Forums will be held monthly, on the fourth Wednesday (1:00-2:00 PM EST) and will remain virtual to accommodate remote and hybrid settings. Presentation slides will be posted after the forum for those who cannot attend live.
Save the dates and register in advance. This is an internal meeting for Harvard staff only.
- January 28, 2026
- February 25, 2026
- March 25, 2026
- April 22, 2026
- May 27, 2026
- June 24, 2026