Research Administration Resources
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. All research proposals require final sign-off by the Executive Dean (who is the final approver on behalf of the Dean). 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
amathew@gsd.harvard.edu
(617) 496-1774
Christina Burkot
Research Programs Administrator
cburkot@gsd.harvard.edu
(617) 496-0946
Useful Links and Downloads
GSD Research Proposal Development Timeline and Checklist (PDF)
GSD Sponsored Research Administration Overview (PDF)
New Sponsor Approval Form (PDF)
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
Participation Agreement
Learn more about the Participation Agreement
Electronically sign the Participation Agreement (HUID required)
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
COVID-19 Updated Information Regarding Sponsored Research
Please visit https://www.gsd.harvard.edu/2021-2022-academic-year-planning/ for the latest information regarding COVID-19 at the GSD.