Training Videos on Field Research Compliance, Safety and Security, and Fieldwork Best Practices

Harvard university considers field research, field studies, and fieldwork an essential component of its scholarly activities, therefore, whether research and scholarship occur in the field or on campus, the University expects that all activities will be conducted in a safe and compliant manner aligned with the university expectations and policies.

FAS Science Division is committed to these important principles and ensures its reinforcement at multiple stages for students and other researchers interested in doing field research, and in a variety of formats and contexts, including during the annual Fieldwork Safety and Security Workshop, and through Lunch and Learn Seminars offered throughout the year.

Training videos and presentations on various topics covered in Fieldwork Safety and Security workshops or Lunch&Learn Seminars can be accessed through these links:

2025 FWSBP Workshop-Field and International Research Safety Plan.mov

2025 FWSBP Workshop-International Travel Safety and Security.mov

2025 FWSBP Workshop -Field and International Regulatory Compliance.mov

2025 FWSBP Workshop-Export Control.mov

2025 FWSBP Workshop-Title IX in the Field.mov

2025 FWSBP Workshop-Scientific Permits and Materials Transfer Agreements.mov

2025 FWSBP Workshop-Shipping Research Materials.mov

2025 FWSBP Workshop-Biosafety Considerations and Transport of Specimens.mov

Export Controls and Sanctions Regulations 09062023.mp4

IACUC Seminar 02282024.mp4

Financing Fieldwork Activities 2024 Seminar.mp4

Export Controls & Sanctions Regulations_2024 Fieldwork Safety and Best Practices Workshop

Field and International Research Safety Planning & Resources_2024 Fieldwork Workshop

Title IX_2024 Fieldwork Safety and Best Practices Workshop

Scientific Permits & Material Transfer Agreements_2024 Fieldwork Safety and Best Practices Workshop

Shipping Research Materials to and from Harvard_2024 Fieldwork Safety and Best Practices Workshop

International Collaborations_2024 Fieldwork Safety and Best Practices Workshop

Fieldwork Biosafety, Materials Transport, and Regulatory Compliance_2024 Fieldwork Workshop

Fieldwork Physical & Hazards Safety_2024 Fieldwork Safety and Best Practices Workshop

Travel Health, Safety, & Security_2024 Fieldwork Safety and Best Practices Workshop