Although Harpaul A. Kohli '02 was initially running for the position of study groups chair, he announced at the end of his speech that he thought his opponent, Sandhya Ramadas '03 was "completely qualified" to serve as committee chair, endorsed her and pulled out of the race. Ramadas is now unopposed for the position.

In the only competitive chair race,

Matthew I. Tomey '03 and Patrick C. Toomey '03 vied for the directorship of the fellows committee.

Travis F. Batty '02 opened his five-minute speech for the Presidency by distributing a two-page position statement outlining his ideas for the institute. He advocated increased outreach efforts within the Harvard community.

Batty's opponent, Robert F. McCarthy '02, discussed the importance of maintaining coherence of vision among the IOP's many committees.