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Harvard Catalyst brings together the intellectual force, technologies, and clinical expertise of Har

Harvard Catalyst brings together the intellectual force, technologies, and clinical expertise of Harvard University and its affiliates and partners to reduce the burden of human illness.

07/24/2025

“It’s very nice to be able to have a cohort who can provide support for each other, read each other’s specific aims pages, and do peer-to peer-mentorship,” says Lisa Samelson of Hebrew SeniorLife.

An advisor for our Grant Review and Support Program (GRASP) since 2017, Samelson recently sat down with us to discuss the ins and outs of career development in challenging times. Read: hvrdct.me/9f5c19

07/23/2025

Certificate program: Comprehensive intro to biostatistics in medical research. Content includes review of the most common techniques in the field and how these techniques are applied in standard statistical software. ⁠
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Format: weekly lectures, learning assessments, and practicum exercises. Optional journal club sessions, office hours, and discussion boards are also available.⁠
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Apply by August 29: hvrdct.me/6bz

07/22/2025

On Demand Grant Writing & Funding Courses.

Researchers: In a competitive and uncertain funding landscape, more than ever it's important to strengthen your grant writing skills, strategize your funding plan, and diversify your options. ⁠⁠Our series of online courses teach both grant writing skills and tools for securing funding for your research. The range of funding options available will also be addressed.

All courses are free for Harvard-affiliated researchers, and are available to others for a fee: hvrdct.me/3c13a0

07/21/2025

Training program: Grant Review and Support Program ⁠
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Popular multi-year program that supports K awardees in the transition to research independence. Hundreds of investigators have acquired grant funding after completing this program. Participants receive ongoing support and guidance in preparing grants throughout the duration of their career development grant.⁠
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Apply by August 26: hvrdct.me/cds

07/18/2025

Our latest newsletter:

Grant Writing Support & C/T Research Academy

Read: hvrdct.me/3f09f2

07/17/2025

Online course: Overview of implementation research: qualitative, quantitative, and mixed research methods, as well as the facilitators and barriers to translating evidence into practice. ⁠Practice includes designing and developing a study to evaluate research question on healthcare implementation using clinical examples.
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Free for Harvard affiliates & open to others for a fee.
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Apply by August 27: hvrdct.me/301b7f

07/16/2025

Faces of Research: Supporting early-career researchers

"Mentors play different roles across the continuum of your career," says Lisa Samelson, of Hebrew SeniorLife. Our long-time advisor for our Grant Review and Support Program (GRASP), Samelson works to support the next gen of researchers in their career development.

Read more about Samelson's work with our GRASP program: hvrdct.me/9f5c19

07/15/2025

Researchers: Wondering how to classify issues that arise while conducting your study? Unsure of whether an adverse event meets the threshold for reporting?

Our "Unanticipated Problem and Adverse Events" is designed to aid principal investigators and study staff in determining how to classify events and problems that occur throughout a study. A decision-making tool and template for institutional policy, this document can easily be adapted to meet your specific needs.

Download: hvrdct.me/whk

07/14/2025

Catalyst Connect: Finding Local Research Resources

Harvard Medical School affiliates offer hundreds of research resources for investigators and their teams. However, these are often challenging to discover and access.

Catalyst Connect makes this process easier by cataloguing resources, courses, funding, guidance, & other information in a searchable compendium which is updated regularly.

Check it out and spread the word: hvrdct.me/daw

07/09/2025

Looking for guidance writing your first grant application?

Early-career researchers: Writing your first grant requires support and guidance, especially during this uncertain time for funding. This 15-week program includes a grant-writing timeline, resources, & personalized guidance & feedback.

Apply by July 24: hvrdct.me/6ab340

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