We support the Dean and GSD faculty by providing a wide range of sponsored research services for all externally funded grant and contract proposals. All research proposals first need review and approval at the School level, then at the University level before it can be submitted to the sponsor. Our office will work with faculty to navigate Harvard’s sponsored research proposal submission process including facilitation of the required proposal review and approval process. We also work with the Office for Sponsored Programs (OSP) which is the central administration office responsible for sponsored programs throughout Harvard and oversees the entire lifecycle of an award, including pre-award, research finance, and sponsored financial reporting, billing and collection.

Contact Us

Anne Mathew
Assistant Dean for Research Administration
[email protected]
(617) 496-1774

Christina Burkot
Senior Research Programs Administrator
[email protected]
(617) 496-0946

Maggie Warner
Research Administration Coordinator
[email protected]
(617) 496-0600

Useful Links and Downloads

GSD Research Proposal Development Timeline and Checklist (PDF)

GSD Sponsored Research Administration Overview (PDF)

New Sponsor Approval Form (PDF)

Fringe Benefit Rates

OSP 5-day submission policy

Institutional Information Fact Sheet

Policy on Distinguishing Sponsored Awards vs Gifts

Harvard Office for Sponsored Programs (OSP)

Harvard Office of the Vice Provost for Research 

Guide to the Foundation Directory Online

Guide to the Pivot Database

Participation Agreement

Learn more about the Participation Agreement

Electronically sign the Participation Agreement (HUID required)

Intellectual Property Policy 

Conflict of Interest

Harvard University Financial Conflicts of Interest Policy

GSD Individual Financial Conflicts of Interest Policy (PDF)

Outside Activities and Interests Reporting (OAIR)
(Replacing fCOI reporting system)

OAIR Support
(Register for bi-weekly intro sessions, live support, training and resources)

Research Policies

Harvard University Research Policies and Guidelines

International Research Project Planning Guidelines

Consulting or Related Service Agreements Contracted Through Harvard

Policy on the Use of Harvard Names and Insignias

Provost’s Review