Office of the Vice Provost for Research
Encouraging, cultivating, and coordinating high-impact academic research across Harvard’s schools and affiliated institutions
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Educational Program Screening
To support compliance with U.S. export controls and sanctions, Harvard has in place Restricted Party and Export Controls Screening for educational programs that may involve international participation or restricted content. These guidelines apply to a range of academic offerings including, but not limited to executive and professional education, online courses, conferences, and workshops, and are intended to help safeguard the University’s educational activities from regulatory risks.
For more information, please refer to the Screening Requirements Bulletin, which outlines when screening is necessary, as well as supporting materials which include Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and a quick-reference infographic. All faculty, staff, and students planning or coordinating educational activities are encouraged to consult these resources and contact their School’s Export Control Administrator (ECA) with any questions.
Corporate Engagement
Harvard has established robust policies around corporate engagement and processes for reviewing potential engagements to ensure that they support academic freedom and core institutional values, avoid conflicts of interest, and align with the needs and priorities of the University and its constituents. In 2023, the Provost’s Office established two ad hoc committees to undertake a review of the University’s policies, process, and support: the Corporate Relations Research Policy Committee and the Corporate Relations Researcher Engagement Committee. These committees were coordinated and supported through the Office of the Vice Provost for Research (OVPR) and produced a joint report in June 2024.