A memorandum of understanding (MOU) is an agreement between two or more parties/institutions. MOUs are not legally binding, but serve to document each collaborator’s expectations or intentions. The Office of Regulatory Affairs and Research Compliance is responsible for reviewing, negotiating and approving the draft MOU before final approval by the Dean.
To learn more about MOUs or if you would like to obtain a Harvard Chan School MOU...
All accounts are set up using either Task or Year logic, based on notice of award terms and conditions related to the carryover or carryforward of funds, and reporting requirements. All accounts...
For Faculty: The Office of Faculty Affairs along with the Office of Research Administration provide oversight on faculty outside activities as it implements and advises members of the faculty on Harvard’s policies. The policies along with other helpful resources can be found on this page: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/faculty-affairs/outside-activities/.
Below are classes recommended for research administrators that are involved in oversight, administration and communication throughout the post-award life cycle.
Fishbowl Tuesdays at the Harvard Chan School are 1 to 1 1/2 hour training sessions held on a regular basis during the academic year. Since October 20, 2020, we have covered topics such as Prior Approvals (Letters to Sponsors), Communicating with Your PI About Effort, Federal Disclosure Requirements, International Collaborations and Activities, Provost Criteria and Statement of Work. Copies of presentation materials are sent to attendees via email following each session. If...
There are many educational resources at the School and University for Harvard Chan School Research Administrators. At times it’s hard to know where to begin so please take a moment to check out these Learning and Development pages on the menu tab above.
After a proposal has been reviewed and accepted by a sponsor, an award is issued as a grant, contract, or cooperative agreement to Harvard. Before accepting an award on behalf of the University, the Harvard Chan School SPA Office reviews all terms and conditions, regardless of the sponsor, and is responsible for negotiating appropriate remedies.
