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New Sponsored Research Training for Researchers Page

April 24, 2024
The new Sponsored Research Training for Researchers page provides faculty, postdocs, & research scientists with training on the procedural aspects of Sponsored Research at the Harvard Chan School, that reviews how to avoid compliance related issues during the grant submission process and management of their funding portfolio. The training was developed by Sponsored Programs... Read more about New Sponsored Research Training for Researchers Page
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New Onboarding Resource Available on HCSRA

April 22, 2024
  • The HSPH Grant Manager Training Plan is a recommended training plan for new Grant Managers, including suggested classes, helpful contacts, and reading lists.
  • Download a copy of the most updated version at HCSRA Training – New Research Administrators.
  • The plan will be updated periodically as new classes are developed or contacts are updated.
  • Contact Jennifer Neira, Associate...
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A New Strategic Procurement Website is Coming

April 16, 2024

Harvard Strategic Procurement is excited to share that the launch of the new Strategic Procurement website is approaching! A dedicated team in Financial Administration and Harvard Web Publishing has been diligently working to deliver a website that is functional, accessible, and simple to navigate. In the coming weeks, we will have a single place for the Harvard community to easily find...

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Why Do I Sometimes Get Different RePORTER Results when Using Advanced Search vs. Quick Search?

April 11, 2024
Research Portfolio Online Reporting Tools Expenditures and Results (RePORTER) is an electronic tool that allows users to search a repository of both intramural and extramural NIH-funded research projects and publications and patents resulting from NIH funding. Users can query the system in two distinct ways, either via “Advanced Search” or “Quick Search.” But its worth noting there can be a difference in the query results depending on which approach is used. Refer to the... Read more about Why Do I Sometimes Get Different RePORTER Results when Using Advanced Search vs. Quick Search?
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Feedback for ORSD's Upcoming International Research Support Website

March 26, 2024

The Office of Research Strategy and Development (ORSD) is designing a website to provide features, information and resources that support Chan research projects with an international scope or partnership. As they finalize the site, we welcome your input on what you believe should be included to make this website a valuable tool for Chan’s international research community. Please let ORSD know what you would like to see on your new international research website by submitting a quick...

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Harvard Cybersecurity Advisory: Deepfakes

March 26, 2024

When it comes to digital media, seeing is no longer believing. Using “deepfake” technologies, it is now possible to convincingly mimic another person’s appearance and voice in real time. Cybercriminals are taking advantage of this new capability to target large institutions for financial gain. Organizations have reported incidents where executives are deepfaked in live Zoom meetings, leading to a request to transfer funds. To help protect Harvard against similar attempts, read the...

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Migration of NIH Public Access Policy Website 

March 20, 2024
Notice NOT-OD-24-071 announces the consolidation of NIH’s Public Access Policy website into NIH’s Sharing website at https://sharing.nih.gov/public-access-policy effective March 12, 2024. Attempts to access the previous website, https://publicaccess.nih.gov/, will be redirected to the new location. Please change any linked references and bookmarks accordingly. There are no... Read more about Migration of NIH Public Access Policy Website 
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Update to B2P Open Commitment Report

March 4, 2024
The B2P Open Commitment Report has recently been updated to include ALL open purchase orders. It was brought to our attention that at some point the filters on the report had changed, and it was only showing partially invoiced purchase orders in the results. The intent of the report is to show all open purchase orders (no invoices, partially invoiced, fully, and over invoiced), so that administrators can determine if any action is needed.
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