Harvard Catalyst offers numerous online and in-person courses, as well as training programs ranging from short programs that provide an overview of c/t research to multi-year, advanced programs for senior fellows and faculty members.
The course material is often free for Harvard affiliates, however, courses that offer certificates may require a fee, which is discounted. Some courses may require and application, while others will simply be open to registration. Be sure to visit the webpage for the course you are interested in to learn more information and find out if you are eligible.
Upcoming Course Offerings
Please note the application/registration deadlines and duration for each course. Courses are listed chronologically by deadlines and updated monthly. For the most up-to-date information on course offerings please visit Harvard Catalyst’s webpage.
Format: In-person
Fee: Free for Harvard-affiliated institutions and schools
Application Deadline: March 28, 2025
Time Commitment: This is a one-day course that will take place in person at Harvard Medical School.
Description: One-day course focusing on best practices in leading and managing a team. Please note: This course will take place in person on the Harvard Medical School campus.
Eligibility:
- MD and/or PhD involved in research
- Faculty from instructor through associate professor currently leading research teams with established funding and direct reports
- Priority will be given to individuals affiliated with Harvard schools and institutions
Format: In-person
Fee: FREE
Time Commitment: Friday, April 4, 2025
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Description:
The Marvin Zelen Memorial Symposium is an opportunity for statisticians, researchers, and professionals in the field to come together and engage in thought-provoking discussions and presentations. See an exceptional lineup of speakers who will share their expertise and insights on this year’s theme, Data-Driven Controversies in Science.
The three topics discussed will be:
- Beyond the Hype: Unveiling the Limits of Machine Learning in Science and Medicine
- Forecasting the Future: How Accurate Are Our Climate Change Models?
- Unraveling COVID-19: Origins, Interventions, and Lessons Learned
Format: Webinar Series
Fee: FREE
Time Commitment: May 13, 2025, 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Description:
Digital Data Design Institute at Harvard (D^3) is partnering with the Office of the Vice Provost for Research, the Office of the Vice Provost for Advances in Learning, the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard University Information Technology, and the Harvard Library to offer a university-wide symposium on the potential and implications of Generative AI technologies in teaching, learning, operations, and research.
This half-day event is open to Harvard faculty, staff, and students. Sessions will focus on the impact of AI on research, teaching, operations, and innovative applications across professional schools and areas of practice. We will showcase cutting-edge work currently being done across Harvard and foster continuing community dialogue around how the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence will shape the future of Harvard as a whole.
Join faculty, staff, and students to explore a wide array of AI use cases across fields. The program will include a variety of flash talks, concurrent breakouts, and an exhibit hall where you can learn about current projects at the University and network with others interested in generative AI.
Ongoing Course Offerings
These courses are ongoing. For more information on how to access these courses please visit the webpage for the course.
Today’s translational researcher is uniquely tasked with being a “boundary crosser,” described in this article, The Fundamental Characteristics of a Translational Scientist. They should not only be an expert in their own domain, but also capable of collaborating across research areas and sectors, as well as fostering an inclusive working environment. Whether you are working with a small team or engaging in a large multi-center partnership, your likelihood of success is significantly impacted by your ability to anticipate, navigate, and overcome common barriers to effective collaboration.
This webinar series explores approaches to developing skills in “boundary crossing” by addressing common topics and themes such as building a diverse team, managing your time and projects, resolving conflict, communicating your science, and more.
Click here for more information.
Grant Review and Support Program (GRASP)
The Grant Review and Support Program (GRASP) is a longitudinal program that provides Career Development Award recipients grant-related guidance and support throughout the duration of their award so that they can successfully apply for R01 or equivalent funding. The curriculum is focused on providing participants with grant-writing skills, project management tools/strategies, and mentorship.
The application will require an endorsement from a primary mentor supporting the applicant’s participation in this longitudinal program. Applications for the upcoming cohort have closed.
Applicants must:
- Be a Harvard-affiliated junior faculty clinician/translational-investigator
- Be a recipient of a 4 or 5 year Career Development Award (typically a NIH K grant such as a K23, K08, K07, K01, or K25 or equivalent Career Development Award from a grant-funding organization (such as the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, or U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs))
- Be in the first or second year of their grant
- Agree to actively participate in the mandatory components of the program
- Receive an endorsement from a primary mentor supporting their participation in the program
Eligible investigators are required to complete a program application; however, all participants are accepted if they meet the eligibility requirements.
Accepted participants are eligible to remain in the program throughout the duration of their Career Development Award. They are required to participate in certain components of the program, while other components are optional. Therefore, the time commitment can vary between participants.
Mandatory components:
- Participating in the GRASP orientation workshop
- Participating in the seminar “Planning and Writing Successful Grant Proposals”
- Completing a mentor/mentee expectations form
- Utilizing a participant work plan
- Utilizing work plan mentor support
- Reviewing the Writing and Communication Center Grant Writing Tips
Optional components:
- Participating in specific aims page critique modules
- Participating in ‘hot topic’ modules
- Utilizing faculty office hours
- Utilizing staff office hours
See the GRASP Program Overview [PDF] for more details. The monthly time commitment for the first year averages to about two hours per month, which decreases to about one hour per month in subsequent years.
View a sample timeline [PDF] of program components and support throughout a participant’s five-year Career Development Award.
