Research Administration & Compliance Systems - November 2022 Update

November 10, 2022

This article includes the latest updates for the following sub-set of Research Administration & Compliance Systems: ESTR-IRB, Agreements-DUA, Data Safety, OAIR, Research Administration Portal and ECRT.

ESTR-IRB, Agreements-DUA, Data Safety, and OAIR

The support team is planning a minor update to ESTR-IRB, Agreements-DUA, Data Safety, and OAIR in December. Please visit the Research Administration and Compliance Systems support site (system information) for helpful application guidance, system outage information, and detailed release notes when available. Some highlights include:

  • Agreements-DUA and Data Safety will allow for linking records to relevant funding during review.
  • OAIR will include enhanced background functions and activities for reviewers.
  • ESTR-IRB will include minor fixes to address background functions.

The support team offers 30-minute informational sessions, covering general system information, key changes associated with the upgrade, and answers to your questions. Visit the System Support Office Hours Booking page to register.

Research Administration Portal

The Research Administration Portal was updated last month. Some highlights of the recent update include:

  • Researchers are now able to select delegates who can view their To Do items and project information.
  • The To Do List includes incomplete courses from the Harvard Training Portal.
  • Researchers are able to access their Other Support and Activities report from the Portal.

Please visit the Research Administration and Compliance Systems support site for additional information including Research Administration Portal detailed release notes, describing what is included in this upgrade.

ecrt

FY23 Q1 project statements important dates:

  • Review period: 10/25/2022 to 11/14/2022
  • Certification period: 11/15/2022 to 12/15/2022

All FY23 Q1 Project Certifications are DUE December 15, 2022.

Keep an eye on the Effort Reporting and Salary Certification page on the Office of Sponsored Programs website for additional ecrt news.