Opportunities for the Harvard research community to receive formal training in research conduct, safety, and protocol
Research compliance training ranges from general guidelines for the conduct of ethical and responsible research to specific requirements for the conduct of research pursuant to regulations governing the subject matter, or materials used in, research (e.g., human subjects regulations, animal care regulations, chemical and biosafety regulations). Harvard University is committed to the provision of training to faculty, researchers, administrators, and staff that is targeted to their specific research areas and research-related roles and consistent with regulatory and/or sponsor requirements.
Research compliance training offerings developed at the School or University level may be uploaded to the Harvard Training Portal pursuant to the Guidelines for Research Compliance Training and only upon completion and approval of the Research Compliance Training Checklist.
Animal Research & IACUCS Training Resources
The AALAS Learning Library offers numerous courses about animal care and use in research and education.
This online program is comprised of multiple basic and species-specific courses for all Harvard researchers: CITI Laboratory Animal Welfare Course
Export Control Policies & Procedures Training
On-Line Training:
Harvard University provides on-line Introduction to Export Controls Training through the Harvard Training Portal, as well as guidance pamphlets in areas such as international travel and international shipping (see sidebar).
In-Person Training:
Representatives from OVPR are also happy to partner with School EC Administrators to provide tailored training to departments and institutes. To schedule a targeted training, contact Melissa Lopes in OVPR at: melissa_lopes@harvard.edu.
RELATED TRAINING AND GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS
- Introduction to Export Controls Laws and Regulations
- EH&S Research Material Shipment and Transport Manual
- International Travel Guidance
- International Shipping Guidance
- Export License Review and Approval
FCOI (Financial Conflict of Interest) Training
- Faculty Consulting Agreement Addendum
- Harvard University FCOI Policy, supplemented by the Procedures specific to the implementation of the August 25, 2011 Public Health Service Rule
- Disclosure Form for PHS Investigators with no Harvard ID
- SBIR and STTR Collaborations: Guidance on Conflict Management Considerations
- fCOI Privacy Statement
- Policy on Institutional Conflicts of Interest
- OAIR Definition and Guidance
- OAIR What to Include
- OAIR Training & Education
- OAIR Frequently Asked Questions
- OAIR Submission Guide
Human Subjects & IRBs Trainings
- Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) – Human Subjects
- NIH Office of Extramural Research – Human Subjects Training
- Quality Improvement Program at HSPH
Lab Safety Training
Environmental Health & Safety Training
Harvard (Cambridge) Lab Safety Course
Provides information on the following topics: the Harvard University Chemical Hygiene Plan, Material Safety Data Sheets, Chemical Information Sheets, and Biosafety/Bloodborne Pathogens (only offered in MCB/OEB sessions). Participants will also learn how to correctly classify and store hazardous waste.
Longwood Lab Safety Training Materials and Handouts
Please refer to the campus-wide training materials on the Environmental Health and Safety site.
Provost Criteria for Review Training
International Collaborations and Activities Training (login via Harvard Key)
Research Integrity Training
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) – RCR
Department of Health and Human Services Training in the Responsible Conduct of Research
HMS Responsible Conduct of Research Postdoc Training
Office of Research Integrity Training: ORI Website & Responsible Conduct of Research (Cambridge/Allston) Course Website
Sponsored Project Administration Training
Harvard Longwood Campus Training Resources
Office of Sponsored Programs Training Website
Financial Oversight of Sponsored Funding: What Researchers Need to Know
Research Excellence in Administration Certificate at Harvard (REACH):
The Research Excellence in Administration Certificate at Harvard (REACH) program is an interactive and engaging cohort-based certificate program specifically designed for Harvard research administrators and other personnel engaged in assisting in the management of sponsored funds.
Stem Cell and ESCRO Training
See the Embryonic Stem Cell Research Oversight (“ESCRO”) Committee website for details.
Other Training Programs
See the Harvard Training Portal website for other relevant trainings.