International Research

The Regulatory Foundations, Ethics, and Law program facilitates the development and strengthening of international research initiatives. The education, training, and resources described here address regulatory concerns specific to international research within Harvard-affiliated institutions and at global research sites.

Additional Resources

Research Ethics Guidelines International Online Navigation Map (REGION-Map)


Harvard Global Support Services


ClinRegs (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID))


International Compilation of Human Research Standards (Office for Human Research Protection (OHRP))


Global Health Trials


International Research Ethics Online Training (adapted from the World Health Organization (WHO) by The Global Health Network)

To request any of the above documents be made accessible please email communications@catalyst.harvard.edu.