Each week includes 90-120-minute webinar and 60-minute case study discussion sessions. Multiple weekly case study session options will be offered to facilitate scheduling.

This course can be found in the Harvard Training Portal (HTP). Registration can be accessed via this link.  

Topics covered include research misconduct, responsible authorship and publication, mentor-mentee relationships, conflicts of interest, peer review, data acquisition and management, ownership of data and biological samples, and collaborations.

Ravi Basavappa, Program Leader, NIH High-Risk, High-Reward Research Programs
Tuesday, June 12, 2018 3:00-4:00PM
William James Hall, Room B1
33 Kirkland Street, Cambridge
REGISTER HERE

Dr. Basavappa will present an overview of the Early Independence, New Innovator, Pioneer, and Transformative Research Awards that are part of the NIH Common Fund High-Risk, High-Reward Research Program. These awards support exceptionally creative scientists pursuing...

Ravi Basavappa, Program Leader, NIH High-Risk, High-Reward Research Programs
REGISTER HERE

Dr. Basavappa will present an overview of the Early Independence, New Innovator, Pioneer, and Transformative Research Awards that are part of the NIH Common Fund High-Risk, High-Reward Research Program. These awards support exceptionally creative scientists pursuing unusually innovative and impactful research projects.

Dr. Emily Balskus, Morris Kahn...

Please join us for an informative session in which we will answer the questions below

• Level: Overview
• Pre-requisites: None

On March 14, 2017, the National Science and Technology Council’s Research Business Models Interagency Working Group issued the new Research Terms and Conditions (RTCs), which are intended to implement the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) and which are now available for use by...

RAS Coffee Club: Equipment Management – FAS & SEAS

Want to learn a bit more about equipment management at FAS and SEAS? Need a refresher on best practices in purchasing and approving equipment and the right object codes to use? Find yourself unsure of how to guide your PIs on how to manage equipment when moving labs or transferring to a new institution? If so, join us on Tuesday, April 4th from 9:15am to 10:15am in the Lamont Library Cafe for a cup of coffee and discussion on these equipment topics and more with Jessica McCall, Capital Assets Program...

**This forum will be a repeat session of the update given at LMA in the morning of 2/10. 

Friday, February 10, 2017
2:00 - 3:30 pm
Harvard Hall, Room 201
Hosted by FAS Research Administration Services

Kevin Casey
Associate Vice President for Public Affairs and Communications
Jon Groteboer
Director Federal Relations, Office of Federal Relations
Harvard University
 

Join us for the February RAS Coffee club where we will attempt to demystify the world of Cost Sharing! As the Cost Sharing Subcommittee is wrapping up the review and revision of the University  policy and accompanying procedures manual we’d like to hear from you! What do you find most confusing about Cost Sharing? When is Cost Sharing considered a requirement of the sponsors vs. a voluntary contribution? We will be joined by  Min Xiao, Manager of Sponsored Compliance and Outreach, on February 7 to help answer questions such as these as well as have a...

Save the Date...February 10, 9:30-11:00 AM
LMA Joint Research Administrators Open Forum
Washington/Federal Update
 

Kevin Casey
Associate Vice President for Public Affairs and Communications
Jon Groteboer
Director Federal Relations, Office of Federal Relations
Harvard University

Friday, February 10, 2017
9:30 - 11:00 AM
HMS: Armenise Amphitheater
Hosted by HMS and SPH
 

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...

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...

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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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...

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...