University-Wide Policies

Policies on financial issues, personnel, research subjects, and matters of University-wide interest.

Office of the Provost

  • International and remote location projects
  • Commercial activities at the University
  • Grants and programs requiring Provostial approval
  • Establishing Centers 
  • Using the Harvard name or insignia
  • Using human subjects in research

Financial Policy Office

  • Procurement and purchasing
  • Financial administration of grants
  • Travel policies
  • Honoraria, payments and reimbursements

Human Resources

  • Wellbeing and benefits
  • General employment practices
  • Social media guidelines 

Sponsored Programs

  • Grant management and proposals
  • Cost transfer and cost sharing
  • Stipends and salaries
  • Public Access

Vice Provost for Research

  • Human subject research
  • Conflicts of interest and commitment
  • Research data security and management
  • Laboratory safety

Please note that this page is not a comprehensive list of policies or areas of policies.