Harvard University has many applications to assist research administration. (See the Financial Systems Solutions Applications page for login links to Harvard's Financial and Reporting applications). See the information below about the Harvard University, Harvard Chan School and external systems that we use:
Systems
Harvard Chan School Systems
Wasabi
WASABI – A Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health custom application designed for detailed budgeting of sponsored accounts, journal transactions and creation and approval of payroll actions. The Wasabi Basics class is required for all new SPH Wasabi users. Wasabi Hands-on Lab sessions ae also available to demonstrate features of Wasabi modules.
Please register for Wasabi class on the Harvard Training Portal. Search for "wasabi" to see a listing of all classes.
Harvard University Systems
Buy-to-Pay (B2P)
Login to Buy-to-Pay (eProcurement/AP)
System used to submit Purchase Orders, Payment Requests, and Non-employee reimbursements all online in the B2P system. This system will eventually replace HCOM.
Find more information on Buy-to-Pay (B2P) training and resources.
- Shopper Learning Path
- Requestor Learning Path
- Approver Learning Path
Concur
Login to Concur (Travel and Expense)
Find more information on Concur training and resources.
eCRT
ecrt Basics Training is Harvard University’s web-based time and effort reporting system. Please go to the Office for Sponsored Programs/Effort Reporting web page for important dates on the current Period of Performance certifications.
e-IACUC
IACUC (Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee) - e-IACUC is the electronic submission of protocols
Submission Instructions for Animal Protocols and Amendments
- For Amendments - All amendments should be completed on paper, unless you have completed your new or 3-year renewal in e-IACUC
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For Annual Renewals (USDA covered species only) - All amendments should be completed on paper, unless you have completed your new or 3-year renewal in e-IACUC.
- Annual renewals are not required for protocols using non-USDA covered species
ESTR
ESTR is the Electronic Submission Tracking & Reporting system for Harvard Institutional Review Boards (IRBs). This system:
- Automates the IRB submission and review processes;
- Is a place to store and access submission documents and meeting documentation; and
- Allows for easier reporting for business process and regulatory purposes.
GMAS - Grants Management Application Suite
GMAS (Grants Management Applications Suite) – A university-wide, web-based system for managing sponsored funding. GMAS is used to maintain proposal, award and subcontract data, activate accounts and monitor spending and approvals. It is also an online repository for storing grant-related documents. For more help, please consult GMAS User Resources.
HART (formerly OBI)
Login to Harvard Analytics and Reporting Tool (HART) (formerly OBI)
Find more information on HART (formerly OBI)--how to get access, training, security settings.
PI Dashboard
The PI Dashboard is a post award management and projections tool. It provides summary information and also allows users to create and save projections, monitor spending, print reports, and manage a PIs full portfolio of funding.
Find more information on how to get access and training, visit PI Dashboard.
External Systems
ASSIST login
NSF Fastlane
NSF.Research. gov is where you can Prepare & Submit NSF proposals via NSF Fastline.
REGISTERING FOR A NEW NSF ACCOUNT: To register for a new NSF account you must register using the Harvard University DUNS (082359691). Even though the Harvard Chan School is listed as a potential organization the School's profile is no longer in use: Therefore, the SPA Office will not have access to the proposal and will not be able to submit. The proposal application will have to be redone using the correct (Harvard University DUNS (082359691) profile.
Listservs and Blogs
eRA Commons News
Latest news from the electronic Research Administration (eRA)
ERA Commons Updates Listserv
ERA Commons List Serves for Updates
Listserv for updates on the NIH Electronic Submission program and eRA Commons
HCSRA Listserv
The HCSRA listserv disseminates information related to the Research Administration audience. Please subscribe if you want to receive communications about research administration at the Harvard Chan School.
Open Mike Blog from NIH
Blog by NIH Deputy Director for Extramural Research, Mike Lauer
NIH Listserv
NIH Guide LISTSERV: Subscribe to Weekly TOC Email with New NIH Guide Postings
RESADM-L List
REASADM-L@Lists.healthresearch.org. A Research Administration Discussion List