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New OVPR Website!

The Office of the Vice Provost for Research (OVPR) has launched their updated website.

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Upcoming Training Opportunity

Dear Research Administrators,

We wanted to take a moment to remind you about the upcoming training opportunity this week. Please see below for session details and how to register.

Cost Transfer Level II Training

Date/Time/Format: June 29th, 2022 /11:00am- 12:30pm / Live Virtual Training

Description: This Cost Transfer session will focus on the role of the Cost Transfer Authorized Approver. The class will include a review of Harvard's Cost Transfer Policies and Procedures, the responsibilities of...

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Tools and Processes

Policies and Guidance

OSP policies and guidance apply to all areas of the lifecycle of sponsored awards. For updates and an in-depth look at new policies follow the OSP Blog.

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The Award Lifecycle

Teams within our office are organized to manage proposals from the beginning, or 'pre-award,' stage of a project through the termination, or closeout, of an award.

The Award Lifecycle

Resources & Information

OSP has gathered resources from a variety of sources, both internal and external, to aide in the management of sponsored programs across the lifecycle.