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##  Welcome to the FAS Office of Research Administration 

The FAS Office of Research Administration, or FORA, advances the research and scholarly mission of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences through expert guidance, comprehensive support, and seamless collaboration with researchers and administrative colleagues. As your trusted partner in navigating the complexities of the full research lifecycle with integrity and care, we are your hub for research support and direction. **Your Research, Our Mission.**



 

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### Have a Question? We Are Here to Help!

Not sure where to start? [Reach out to us](mailto:research@fas.harvard.edu)—we are your first stop for research-related questions and support. **Your Research, Our Mission.**



 

##  How We Can Help 

FORA is here to make research easier. Whether you are looking for funding, navigating grant proposals, or managing research finances, we are your go-to resource. Our team is dedicated to supporting FAS faculty, researchers, and administrators at every stage of the research process.

 

 



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 [### Identify Funding Opportunities

 ](/funding-opportunities)Our Research Development team helps researchers to find customized support based on specific funding needs and priorities.



 

 

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 [### Proposal Support

 ](/proposal-preparation)Our Research Development and Pre-Award Teams provide expert assistance in building and reviewing competitive proposals.



 

 

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 [### Problem Solving

 ](/contact-us)FORA connects you to the support you need across Harvard to answer your most challenging questions.



 

 

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 [### Support Your Team

 ](/fastrac)Our highly-trained FASTRAC research administrators offer short-term assistance to FAS departments and centers.



 

 

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 [### Manage Research Finances

 ](/research-finance)Our Research Finance Team helps you stay compliant with the requirements of our sponsors and aligned with evolving research policies.



 

 

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 [### Connect and Get Informed

 ](/contact-us)Join us at FORA Forum, subscribe to On Your RADAR, and learn what else is going on in research administration.



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

### FORA Forum 

 

FORA Forum informs you about the latest research administration developments and connect you to the larger FAS research administration community. We aim to provide practical and valuable information to support individual success and the collective research effort. These meetings are open to all Harvard research administrators.



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### FORA Council 

 

The FORA Council, comprised of representatives from each team in FORA and departments from all divisions of FAS, engages research administrators to provide feedback and insights that strengthen communication, shape initiatives, and advance excellence in the full cycle of research administration across FAS.



 



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##  Featured Resources 

 



 [### Funding Databases

 ](/funding-databases-0)Tap into curated databases to find the latest funding opportunities across disciplines and sponsors.



 

 

 [### Budget Templates

 ](/budget-templates-0)Save time with ready-to-use agency-specific budget templates.



 

 

 [### Postdoc Resources

 ](/postdoc-opportunities)Explore funding, FAQs, and tailored support to help postdocs thrive at every stage.



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

##  Connect with us 

We'd love to hear from you! Whether you have questions, feedback, or just want to stay updated on the latest news, feel free to contact us anytime. Don't forget to join our mailing list for exclusive updates delivered to your inbox!



 

 



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