Harvard School of Public Health


  • HMS/HSDM/HSPH Ombuds Office

    At Harvard Medical School, Harvard School of Dental Medicine and Harvard School of Public Health, the Ombudsperson provides an impartial review to surface and fairly resolve problems that arise within the organizations, and to give generic upward feedback on systemic concerns to senior management.


  • HMS/HSDM/HSPH Standing Committee on Animals

    This Standing Committee on Animals oversees experimental protocols involving animals.


  • HSPH Office of Human Research Administration

    The Office of Human Research Administration is composed of the IRB Operations and Quality Improvement Program and is committed to protecting the rights and welfare of participants in Human Research.


  • OFS Sponsored Programs Administration

    The mission of OFS SPA is to provide:

    • Timely and effective delivery of service to HSPH faculty
    • Protection of the professional and academic rights of faculty in working with external parties
    • Education of faculty and staff on regulations, policies, and procedures that affect the conduct of their research
    • Contributions to the non-technical development of effective proposals
    • Fair and accurate representation of faculty in administrative interactions with sponsors
    • Protection of the legal and financial interests of the University and the School
    • Assuring proper stewardship of sponsor funds


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