Systems

New Onboarding Resource Available on HCSRA

April 22, 2024
  • The HSPH Grant Manager Training Plan is a recommended training plan for new Grant Managers, including suggested classes, helpful contacts, and reading lists.
  • Download a copy of the most updated version at HCSRA Training – New Research Administrators.
  • The plan will be updated periodically as new classes are developed or contacts are updated.
  • Contact Jennifer Neira, Associate...
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A New Strategic Procurement Website is Coming

April 16, 2024

Harvard Strategic Procurement is excited to share that the launch of the new Strategic Procurement website is approaching! A dedicated team in Financial Administration and Harvard Web Publishing has been diligently working to deliver a website that is functional, accessible, and simple to navigate. In the coming weeks, we will have a single place for the Harvard community to easily find...

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Why Do I Sometimes Get Different RePORTER Results when Using Advanced Search vs. Quick Search?

April 11, 2024
Research Portfolio Online Reporting Tools Expenditures and Results (RePORTER) is an electronic tool that allows users to search a repository of both intramural and extramural NIH-funded research projects and publications and patents resulting from NIH funding. Users can query the system in two distinct ways, either via “Advanced Search” or “Quick Search.” But its worth noting there can be a difference in the query results depending on which approach is used. Refer to the... Read more about Why Do I Sometimes Get Different RePORTER Results when Using Advanced Search vs. Quick Search?

Feedback for ORSD's Upcoming International Research Support Website

March 26, 2024

The Office of Research Strategy and Development (ORSD) is designing a website to provide features, information and resources that support Chan research projects with an international scope or partnership. As they finalize the site, we welcome your input on what you believe should be included to make this website a valuable tool for Chan’s international research community. Please let ORSD know what you would like to see on your new international research website by submitting a quick...

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Harvard Cybersecurity Advisory: Deepfakes

March 26, 2024

When it comes to digital media, seeing is no longer believing. Using “deepfake” technologies, it is now possible to convincingly mimic another person’s appearance and voice in real time. Cybercriminals are taking advantage of this new capability to target large institutions for financial gain. Organizations have reported incidents where executives are deepfaked in live Zoom meetings, leading to a request to transfer funds. To help protect Harvard against similar attempts, read the...

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Migration of NIH Public Access Policy Website 

March 20, 2024
Notice NOT-OD-24-071 announces the consolidation of NIH’s Public Access Policy website into NIH’s Sharing website at https://sharing.nih.gov/public-access-policy effective March 12, 2024. Attempts to access the previous website, https://publicaccess.nih.gov/, will be redirected to the new location. Please change any linked references and bookmarks accordingly. There are no... Read more about Migration of NIH Public Access Policy Website 

Update to B2P Open Commitment Report

March 4, 2024
The B2P Open Commitment Report has recently been updated to include ALL open purchase orders. It was brought to our attention that at some point the filters on the report had changed, and it was only showing partially invoiced purchase orders in the results. The intent of the report is to show all open purchase orders (no invoices, partially invoiced, fully, and over invoiced), so that administrators can determine if any action is needed.

New Enhanced Look for eRA Commons Coming Soon

February 21, 2024

Several Commons modules and screens will be moving to an improved visual appearance being adopted by all eRA modules. New screens will be rolled out during the next few months into spring including the Status screen for principal investigators, Personal Profile and more. See eRA Common: Improved Visual Appearance for a complete list. Refer to the...

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International/non-U.S. Payee Tax Determination Software Update

February 7, 2024

The International Payee Tax Compliance (IPTC) group (formerly Nonresident Alien Tax Compliance, NRA) is transitioning from the Glacier tax determination system to Sprintax Calculus on January 16, 2024. The Sprintax Calculus webpage will launch on January 16, 2024. This page will include an outline of required documents, Sprintax Calculus Quick Start Guide, FAQs, and more. The IPTC website will also be updated to include additional...

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Search for Cooperative Agreements Now Available in RePORTER

February 13, 2024

Looking for information on cooperative agreements? RePORTER now offers this information through its advanced search.

Cooperative agreements differ from grants in that they involve substantial staff involvement from the federal awarding agency (indicated by a ‘U’ in the activity code or mechanism as in U01, U54).

STEPS

  1. Click on the Advanced Search button on the RePORTER home screen.
  2. ...
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How Do I Find Who My Signing Officials Are at My Institution?

February 13, 2024

For most institutions, the signing official (SO) is in the Office of Sponsored Research or equivalent. If you already have an eRA Commons account, you can find the list of signing officials for your institution in the Institution Profile. You may need an SO for various reasons — to submit an application or a request for additional materials or a Just-in-Time material; to add a new role; to add delegations; to update your email address in Commons; to reaffiliate your account to a new institution if you move to another institution and more.  If you are unable to identify your SO...

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Improved Visual Appearance for eRA Commons Modules

February 5, 2024
Over the next few months, several eRA Commons modules and screens will be moving to the improved visual appearance being adopted by other eRA modules. The new look is part of a required technology upgrade to enhance the security and stability of eRA Commons. New screens will be rolled out during the next few months into spring, starting with a refreshed ESI Eligibility screen, which has been released on, Wednesday, January 31, 2024. Refer to the... Read more about Improved Visual Appearance for eRA Commons Modules

A Reminder: Commons ID Required for All on Senior/Key Person Profile (Expanded) Form, Effective Mid-January

January 24, 2024

In April 2021, NIH announced that all personnel listed on the R&R Senior/Key Person Profile (Expanded) Form must have an eRA Commons ID. Those who did not comply were given a warning.

Fast forward to now. Having given ample notice to the applicant and recipient community and seeing a high level of compliance, NIH will now update the warning to an error for non-compliance with this requirement in mid-January. Applicants will receive an error if the “Credential, e.g., agency field” is blank or does not contain a valid eRA Commons ID for all personnel on the form. That...

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