Past Events

  • 2017 Jan 13

    RAS Coffee Club Meeting

    Registration Closed 9:15am to 10:15am

    Location: 

    Lamont Library Café

    It's that time of year again! On January 30 the revisions to the new NSF PAPPG go into effect.  RAS is preparing new templates and checklists to accommodate the changes for proposal preparation. Many of the significant changes and clarifications contained in the new PAPPG were discussed at the December RAS Friday. Jennifer Lech, Sponsored Research Officer for FAS will provide a quick overview of these changes and respond to any questions you may have.

     While we are on the subject of resources for proposal preparation and grant...

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  • 2017 Jan 13

    Responsible Conduct of Research Course (RCR)

    9:00am to 12:00pm

    Location: 

    Science Center: Hall E

     

    Cambridge In-Person Course
     

    The in-person Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) course is open to all Harvard-affiliated individuals and offered in Cambridge two times a year-- January, and August. RCR is a highly recommended “best practices” course for those desiring to deepen their knowledge of ethical research and responsible conduct. It is also an excellent professional opportunity for anyone interested in furthering a career in research. This particular course is not mandatory. However, it does fulfill the National...

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  • 2017 Jan 11

    Responsible Conduct of Research Course (RCR)

    9:00am to 12:00pm

    Location: 

    Science Center: Hall E

    Cambridge In-Person Course
     

    The in-person Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) course is open to all Harvard-affiliated individuals and offered in Cambridge two times a year-- January, and August. RCR is a highly recommended “best practices” course for those desiring to deepen their knowledge of ethical research and responsible conduct. It is also an excellent professional opportunity for anyone interested in furthering a career in research. This particular course is not mandatory. However, it does fulfill the National Science Foundation (NSF...

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  • 2017 Jan 09

    Responsible Conduct of Research Course (RCR)

    9:00am to 12:00pm

    Location: 

    Science Center: Hall E

     

    Cambridge In-Person Course
     

    The in-person Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) course is open to all Harvard-affiliated individuals and offered in Cambridge two times a year-- January, and August. RCR is a highly recommended “best practices” course for those desiring to deepen their knowledge of ethical research and responsible conduct. It is also an excellent professional opportunity for anyone interested in furthering a career in research. This particular course is not mandatory. However, it does fulfill the National...

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  • 2016 Dec 16

    RAS Friday Monthly Meeting

    10:00am to 11:30am

    Location: 

    Lamont Library Forum Room

    Please join us for RAS Fridays this week on December 16th. Below are the topics and speakers. Please find the attached agenda for full details. Breakfast will be provided, so don't forget to arrive a few minutes early to grab food and refreshments.... Read more about RAS Friday Monthly Meeting

  • 2016 Nov 01

    RAS Coffee Club

    Registration Closed 9:15am to 10:15am

    Location: 

    Lamon Library Cafe, back tables

    Once a sponsored award is in place and spending begins, you may encounter questions from your PI about making arrangements to pay or work with another institution, corporate entity or individual.  How can you help make sure that your PI has access to everything s/he needs to accomplish the project, and that his or her rights and products are protected? How do you know when to use an MOU, a DUA, or a vendor or billing agreement? Not sure whether to contact OSP, OGC or OTD? This month's coffee club will focus on assisting departments with (a) identifying agreements, (b) routing those...

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  • 2016 Oct 25

    Session for Postdoctoral Scholars: Finding Funding: How to Navigate Pivot and Foundation Directory Online

    3:00pm to 4:00pm

    Location: 

    Northwest Building, Lab B129, 52 Oxford Street, Cambridge

    This workshop will introduce participants to two online funding opportunity databases – Pivot and Foundation Directory Online. These systems provide information about funding opportunities in all disciplines from many different types of sponsor organizations. Instructors will demonstrate how to use these tools efficiently and effectively in order to discover and track relevant grant programs and funders. The session will take place in a computer lab so that attendees can conduct their own searches as the demonstrations take place.
     
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  • 2016 Oct 21

    RAS Friday Monthly Meeting

    10:00am to 11:30am

    Location: 

    Lamont Library Forum Room

    Please join us for RAS Fridays this week on October, 21st. Below are the topics and speakers. Please find the attached agenda for full details.

    • Welcome/ Introduction of New Attendees - Pat Fitzgerald
    • Post Doc. Salary Increase - Stephen Kargere and Kwok Yu
    • IRB Update on Undergraduate Initiated Research Activities - Shannon Sewards
    • Federal Demonstration Partnership (FDP) Update - Webb Brightwell

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  • 2016 Oct 04

    RAS Coffee Club

    Registration Closed 9:00am to 10:00am

    Location: 

    Northwest Building, Room 353

    OBI Grants Management Reporting – Sharing Customizations & Tips

    Hopefully by now, you’ve had a chance to attend an OBI Grants Management training and have been using the system regularly are ready to share your favorite reports! Come join us on Tuesday, October 4th in the Northwest Building for coffee and share...

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