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 are welcome to attend. All are invited to Send Your Suggestions for future Open Forum topics.

Upcoming Open Forum:

Thursday, October 17th, 11:00AM-Noon Register in advance. Agenda below:
 

  • Welcome 
  • Longwood Area Mentoring Program for Staff   
  • HMS Research Administration Business Process & Training Working Group Update
  • GMAS Release  
  • HMS Non-Financial Deliverables (GMAS) 
  • GMAS Segments Dashboard  
  • New HMS Federal F&A Rate/UG Thresholds for Subs & Equipment 
Save the Date: 
Thursday, December 19th, 11:00AM-Noon Register in advance. Agenda TBD

Resources

The June 18th Open Forum agenda topics included presentations on HUIT Research Administration Systems Update, Harvard Global Role in Grants Administration, Non-Sponsored Funded Awards New Policy Overview, MFTRP Updates (Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program), and HMS Research Administration Business Process Working Group Update. 

All past Open Forum meeting materials are posted Here.