Foundations of Clinical Research

Harvard Medical School offers a limited pool of program fee assistance for qualified candidates, awarded based on need, merit, and available funds. All program fee assistance requests must be submitted with the program application by the priority enrollment deadline, which is before the final application deadline. Applicants will be asked to provide a statement explaining their need for partial program fee assistance, including details about annual income, dependents, debt burdens, and other relevant factors to demonstrate financial need.​

Program fee assistance requests received after the application has been submitted will not be considered. We encourage applicants needing assistance to apply early, as funds are limited. Priority is given to current residents and citizens of low- to middle-income countries as defined by the World Bank. Awards are limited, non-transferable, and cannot be deferred to a future program.​​

No appeals for program fee assistance will be accepted after the early application deadline, and assistance is not provided for travel, program materials, or other related expenses. Program fee reductions are based on the program’s full price and cannot be combined with other discounts.​

Please do not submit supporting documentation to verify financial information at this stage, though Harvard Medical School reserves the right to request it. Additionally, applicants can use generative AI tools to assist in writing their statements, however they are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the statement and that it speaks to their personal experience. Generic, inaccurate statements may be disqualified.

Full program fees should be paid two weeks prior to the start of the program.

However, a flexible payment option is available, which allows learners to pay in 4 installments. Fees must be paid in full by March 21, 2026

Payment Schedule	Amount Due
Immediately Upon Acceptance	US $2,225
September 13, 2025	US $2,225
November 7, 2025	US $2,225
February 25, 2026	US $2,225

There are no fees or interest charges associated with the payment plan. Payment default will result in losing access to the learning platform.

Questions? We are here to help. Contact the admissions team at learn@hms.harvard.edu.

To prepare your application for submission, please have the following documents available:

• Current contact information and credentials: This information is required for the online application.
• Curriculum vitae/résumé/list of awards or publications: You will be prompted to upload either your CV or résumé (.doc, .pdf).
• Written statement: Please provide a 250-500 word explanation as to why you would like to be considered for this program. Please note, you may be asked for additional information to support of your submission. All program specific requirements can be found within the application.*
• Letter of recommendation: The recommender must be a department/division head/director/chair or supervisor. The letter should be dated within 12 months of the application submission date and should address your suitability for the program and support your attendance at the workshops. Please note: The letter of recommendation may be submitted at a later date, but it is required for your application to be considered.
• Program Fee assistance: If you are requesting program fee assistance, you will be prompted to submit a statement in support of your request. Please read the Program Fee Assistance section above for further details.

 

There is no application fee for this program.

*Your personal statement is an opportunity for the admissions committee to hear your voice. We strongly discourage the use of generative AI technologies, like ChatGPT, in your application essay. If an essay does use generative AI, then it must be acknowledged. If an essay is suspected to have used one of these tools without attribution or in its entirety, we reserve the right to deny your admission to the program or request that you submit a new essay in order to be considered.

Accepted applicants may be eligible to enter a payment plan to help budget their program fees. To request enrollment into a payment plan, a request must be submitted in writing to learn@hms.harvard.edu.

 

Payment Methods

 

Credit Card — Preferred Method

Credit card payments are accepted through your application account. Please refer to your program fee invoice for complete payment details. We recommend that you contact your credit card issuer to pre-authorize your payment.

 

Wire Transfer

Reference HMS Foundations of Clinical Research — [Student last name] in the memo section of the wire.

Please wire funds in US dollars to:

Bank Name: Bank of America
Bank Address: 100 Federal Street, Boston, MA 02110
WIRE ABA#: 026009593
SWIFT Code: BOFAUS3N
Account Name: President and Fellows of Harvard College
Account #: 9372639404

• Please inquire with your bank about any fees associated with sending a wire transfer, including any from an intermediary bank. Applicants are responsible for all associated wire transfer fees and should increase the total amount transferred to cover program fees in full.
• Please send a copy of your transaction receipt to learn@hms.harvard.edu to allow our team to both track and process your order.

 

Check

Make check payable in U.S. Dollars to Harvard Medical School and mail to the following address:

HARVARD COLLEGE

PO BOX 417476

BOSTON, MA 02241-7476

Reference HMS Foundations of Clinical Research — [Student last name] on the memo line of the check.

 

Additional Information

• We are unable to process payments submitted via peer-to-peer payment applications, such as Venmo, PayPal, etc.
• Cash payment are not accepted.
• An email confirmation will be sent to you upon receipt of your paid registration.

 

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Refunds

We regret that we are unable to provide refunds should an applicant register then be unable to attend the program.

A full refund will be given should the program be canceled due to insufficient enrollment. Notification of cancellation will be provided at least 30 days prior to the program’s start date.

We will acknowledge receipt of all applications and maintain all application information in strict confidence.

Students can expect to hear a decision on their application within four to six weeks from the date all application materials were submitted.