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Welcome

Welcome to the HLCRA Research Administration website, which provides current research administration information for faculty and staff at the Harvard Medical School, the Harvard School of Dental Medicine and the Harvard School of Public Health.

Recent News

Tips for Going Global!:  Harvard’s new Global Support Services, created in 2011 within the Department of Campus Services to provide tools and guidance on international business operations, is available to help schools, faculty, and staff complete their projects within the bounds of the Guidance for International Projects.

Inflationary Increases for Future Years:   NIH inflationary increases for future year commitments will be discontinued for all competing and non-competing research grant awards issued in FY 2012, however adjustments for special needs (such as equipment and added personnel) will continue to be accommodated.   Please see the full NIH notice.

Policy Updates

HSPH PI Eligibility Policy 04/2012

This HSPH policy is intended to clarify appointees’ eligibility to serve as PI on grants submitted through HSPH.  If you would like to engage in the waiver process described in the policy, please contact your department Chair or the Office of Research Strategy and Development.

Legal Agreements Workflow, Negotiating Authority and Signing Authority  1/31/2012

This chart explains the offices that review and execute legal agreements relating to Harvard's teaching and research mission. 

International Projects Guidance  11/22/2011

This guidance provides faculty and administrators with clear, simple guideposts to major operational risks overseas, so that they may mitigate those risks with minimal impact on their underlying academic goals.