Reminder about our new publication format: The Harvard University Information Technology Research Administration and Compliance Systems team supports a number of University-wide systems. Historically, we shared system updates via separate eNews articles. However, to simplify information sharing with our community, we will now publish updates across our applications under this one eNews article heading.
GMAS
The GMAS team is working on the next release, planned for early September. The changes in process are:
- Integration with the ESTR system to remove manual entry of IRB protocol statuses and data
- Convert for requests: requested accounts and approvals
- Bug fixes and other minor improvements
For questions or comments about planned GMAS changes email contactgmas@harvard.edu
ecrt
For reference, FY19 Q4 project statements and FY19 Annual statements important dates to mark on your calendar:
- Review period: 9/3/19 to 9/23/19
- Certification period: 9/24/19 to 10/23/19
The next ecrt Basics training sessions will be offered in early September on both the Cambridge and Longwood Medical Area campuses.
All Request for Proxy of Authority for Annual Effort Certifications forms must be submitted to OSP by Friday September 13th. Tub deadlines may be earlier.
Please reach out to ecrt@harvard.edu with any questions.
ESTR-IRB
The ESTR support team is working on the next system update. In the coming weeks, please visit the ESTR Support site to learn more about what is planned, as changes are developed.
In the meantime, are you working on or managing a research project involving IRB review?
Your IRB office has a collection of helpful resources available for your reference.
Harvard University Area Resources
- Sign up for the IRB newsletter (view the archive)
- Read about IRB hot topics
- Find your IRB contact person
- And more!
Longwood Medical Area Resources
Agreements-DUA
The Agreements-DUA support team is working on the next system update. In the coming weeks, please visit the Agreements Support site to learn more about what is planned, as changes are developed.
In the meantime, are you working on a DUA draft or managing research data shared between institutions?
Harvard has a collection of helpful resources available for your reference.
University-Wide Resources:
- Information about research data management
- Office of the Vice Provost for Research, information on research data management
Area resources / negotiating offices (all recently updated links!)