GMAS
The next GMAS release is scheduled for November 18, 2019, featuring direct integration with the ESTR system (IRB protocols).
- IRB approvals will no longer be directly edited in GMAS.
- In ESTR, IRB studies can be linked to GMAS projects.
- In GMAS, the IRB approval will show the latest status and high level details from ESTR, including a link directly to the study in ESTR.
Full release notes will available on our website.
Please contact the GMAS Help Desk with any questions or concerns.
ESTR-IRB
The next GMAS release includes integration with ESTR. What this means for you:
- Continue to associate GMAS projects with your IRB submission during review.
- The link you create will be visible on the GMAS record so that you can navigate between the two systems more easily.
Since there are not changes to IRB policy, process, or system features with this update, please view the GMAS full release notes for changes to GMAS functionality on our website.
Also, ESTR-IRB was recently updated!
Highlights of the changes:
- Minor SmartForm revisions;
- Changes to notification content and timing (specifically around External IRB review); and
- Activity and workpsace updates to support IRB staff in the review process.
Please visit the ESTR Support site to view more details regarding what was included in the release or contact the ESTR Help Desk with any questions or concerns.
Agreements-DUA
Agreements-DUA was recently updated!
Highlights of the changes:
- Minor SmartForm revisions;
- Additional Track Agreement Element options; and
- Revisions to the timing and content of email reminders.
Please visit the Agreements Support site to view more details regarding what was included in the release or contact the DUA Help Desk with any questions or concerns.
Data Safety Application (coming soon!)
The research administration and compliance team is working with the Office of the Vice Provost of Research and Harvard University Information Technology to develop a Data Safety system to support the review and implementation of research data management plans.
What is Data Safety? It is a new application intended to support tracking, monitoring, and compliance associated with to the data security requirements for research data sets (sensitive information collected as part of research, or obtained or shared under a Data Use Agreement or sponsored award).
Please visit the Research Administration and Compliance Systems page for system, policy, and informational session details beginning in November!
ecrt
FY19 Q4 project statements and FY19 Annual statements important dates:
- Review period: 9/3/19 to 9/23/19
- Certification period: 9/24/19 to 10/23/19
The next ecrt Basics training classes will be held:
- in Cambridge: Thursday, October 31st, 1:00-4:30
- in LMA: Thursday, November 7th, 9-12:30
Register in the Harvard Training Portal.
Please reach out to ecrt@harvard.edu with any questions.
PI Dashboard
PI Dashboard was updated on October 11, 2019 with some significant changes:
- Improved navigation
- New personnel plan feature
- New personnel & multi-account reports
Full release notes are available on our website.
Documentation for the new features are available on our website.
Please contact pidashboard@harvard.edu if you have questions or concerns.