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##  Welcome to the Office of Sponsored Projects at the Harvard Graduate School of Education! 

Our mission is to empower HGSE researchers in pursuit of grant funding and related engagements to support HGSE’s greater mission: to change the world through education. We provide comprehensive guidance across the entire award lifecycle, from funder prospecting and proposal submission to award management, sponsor compliance, and financial reporting and closeout. Wherever you find yourself in the process, we stand ready to help you with expertise and care.



 

 

 

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##  Award Lifecycle 

Please note that the links below will navigate you away from our website and onto the website for Harvard's Central Office for Sponsored Programs.

 

 



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 [### Preparing a Proposal

 ](https://osp.finance.harvard.edu/preparing-a-proposal)A well-written and skillfully prepared research proposal is crucial to the success of an application for research funding.



 

 

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 [### Setting up an Award

 ](https://osp.finance.harvard.edu/setting-up-an-award)Steps must be taken to set up accounts or authorize pre-award spending before spending begins.



 

 

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 [### Managing an Award

 ](https://osp.finance.harvard.edu/managing-an-award)Ensure compliance while maintaining public trust in research results and outcomes.



 

 

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 [### Closing out an Award

 ](https://osp.finance.harvard.edu/closing-out-an-award)Timely closeout of sponsored awards is essential to Harvard's compliance with sponsor requirements and University policies.



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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##  Don't know who manages your grants? 

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