External Training Resources

Learning opportunities are also available outside of Harvard. Below are some organizations that offer conferences, discussion groups and classes on research administration. This is also a great way to network with colleagues from other institutions, share experiences and best practices.

Emmanuel College offers four part-time academic programs in Research Administration:

1. Graduate Certificate in Research Administration (Boston campus)
The Graduate Certificate in Research Administration (one year part-time) is an academic opportunity for professionals currently working or interested in working in an academic or non-profit research environment. The specialized certificate is an innovative program that addresses critical knowledge areas for research administrators including finance and accounting, compliance, legal issues and organizational behavior.

2. Graduate Certificate in Research Administration (Online)

3. Master of Science in Management with specialization in Research Administration (Boston campus)
The Master of Science in Management with specialization in Research Administration (two years part-time) allows sponsored research professionals to combine critical learning in the field of research administration with the management knowledge and business skills required to be a successful professional.

4. Master of Science in Management with specialization in Research Administration (Online)
Visit Emmanuel’s website for more information on curriculum, faculty, and upcoming information sessions.

Other external learning opportunities:

National Council for University Research Administrators (NCURA)
Seminars, workshops, and conferences.

Research Administrators Discussion Group (RADG)
Focused quarterly discussions in Boston on current research administration topics.

Society for Research Administrators (SRA)
Seminars, workshops and conferences