Visit the VPR Website

For more about university-wide research policies
Visit the LMA IRB Website

For more about the research policies at HMS, HSDM, and TH Chan School
Visit the HUA IRB Website

For more about the research policies at at FAS, GSE, HKS, HBS, SEAS, HLS, GSD, HDS, & Radcliffe Institute
Log in to ESTR

Click here to log in to the IRB submission system with your HUID

This site provides the following information

Job Aids
Links to guidance on how to complete steps in ESTR. Also, learn how to get an HUID and how to log in, along with other basic use information.

Information Sessions
Click the Information Sessions heading here to view the schedule and register for Research Administration and Compliance Suite Office Hours.

System Status
Information about expected ESTR downtime and details about ESTR updates.

Suite Outage Scheduled for December 2022 Update (impacting OAIR, ESTR-IRB, Agreements-DUA, and Data Safety)

November 8, 2022

The research administration and compliance suite of applications, including OAIR, ESTR-IRB, Agreements-DUA, and Data Safety will be unavailable from Thursday, December 8 at 7:00 pm ET until Friday, December 9 at 2:00 am ET to complete minor update activities. This configuration release includes minor changes to the Agreements-DUA and Data Safety SmartForms, along with small navigation improvements and enhanced activities for OAIR and ESTR-IRB. Please view...

Research Administration and Compliance Suite Office Hours (ESTR-IRB, Agreements-DUA, Data Safety, OAIR)

The system support team is available during regular office hours to provide one-on-one time to demonstrate system functions, provide training, answer questions, and collect feedback. Sessions cover the entire suite (ESTR-IRB, Agreements-DUA, Data Safety, and OAIR) and are customized based on the registrant preference.

Office hours are open:
• Tuesdays: 10:00am ET - 11:00am ET
• Thursdays: 3:00pm ET - 4:00pm ET

Please schedule time with us!
1. Visit the Bookings page (linked here)
2. Choose a time. Available times (not already booked) will display for 30-minute increments.
3. Share your name and email
4. Click "Book" at the bottom of the page.

After completing the steps through Bookings, you will receive a confirmation email/calendar invitation reserving the time.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at estrhelp@harvard.edu.

What is 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.

Special Permissions

Anyone with an active HUID and HarvardKey has access to the ESTR-IRB system as a registered user. If you need additional levels of access, see How to Request Special Permissions.

ESTR Support

Visit the VPR Website

Visit the LMA IRB Website

Visit the HUA IRB Website

Log in to ESTR

This site provides the following information

Suite Outage Scheduled for December 2022 Update (impacting OAIR, ESTR-IRB, Agreements-DUA, and Data Safety)

Research Administration and Compliance Suite Office Hours (ESTR-IRB, Agreements-DUA, Data Safety, OAIR)

What is ESTR?

Special Permissions

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