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Research Administration

Theresa Ross

Manager of Research AdministrationOffice: B-115Ftheresa.ross@cfa.harvard.edu(617) 495-7618

Maxwell Wojnowski

Research AdministratorOffice: B-115Emaxwell.wojnowski@cfa.harvard.edu(617) 495-7540

Alyssa Cooper

Research AdministratorOffice: B-115Ealyssa.cooper@cfa.harvard.edu(617) 496-4831
Financial Operations
Human Resources
Research Appointments
Research Administration
Events Administration
HCO Notes & Forms

Research Administration Summary

The portfolio for the Harvard College Observatory is comprised of more than 22 Principal Investigators totaling $50.8M with a variety of federal and non-federal funding sources. Our goal is provide excellent pre- and post-award research administration assistance to our Principal Investigators while adhering to all applicable federal, sponsor, and University guidelines. 

Proposal Development & Submission

  • Assist with the development of budgets and proposal packages for public and private awards. 
  • Liaise with collaborators, subcontractors, and their administrators to initiate proposals.
  • Facilitate proposal review by HCO, Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP), and the Faculty of Arts and Sciences Research Administration Services (FAS RAS).

Award & Personnel Management

  • Provide financial projections and strategy advice on proper use of funds. 
  • Coordinate with counterparts at affiliate and collaborator institutions
  • Monitor sub-contract budgets, including the review and processing of subcontract invoices
  • Manage the effort reporting process

Resources