Harvard University has many applications to assist research administrators. Visit the Office of Sponsored Program's website for a complete list of systems and associated resources.

  • CONCUR processes employee expense reimbursements.  To request access, please complete HMS Systems Access Form.
  • e-COMS is the electronic research management system accepting new registrations, applications and amendments involving DNA and biohazards. Questions? Contact COMS@hms.harvard.edu
  • ecrt (Effort Certification Reporting Tool) facilitates the effort certification and reporting process. To request access, please complete HMS Systems Access Form.
  • e-IACUC is the online submission of animal protocols and amendments. Questions? Contact IACUC@hms.harvard.edu
  • ESTR (Electronic Submission Tracking & Reporting) automates IRB protocol submissions and review processes.
  • GMAS (Grants Management Application Suite) is a web-based tool that supports effective and compliant grant management throughout the life cycle of a grant, from proposal submission to award acceptance, account set-up, creation of subcontracts, financial management, and award close-out. To request access, please complete HMS Systems Access Form.
  • HCOM is a comprehensive procure-to-pay solution, enabling users to request, approve, receive goods and services. To request access, please complete HMS Systems Access Form.
  • OBI (Oracle Business Intelligence) is an interactive web-based data analysis tool used for financial reporting. To request access, please complete HMS Systems Access Form.
  • OFA (Oracle Fixed Assets) manages fixed assets.
  • PeopleSoft manages HR data and time reporting. To request access, please complete HMS Systems Access Form.
  • PI Dashboard provides a snapshot of a research portfolio for a PI to manage projections. To request access, please complete HMS Systems Access Form.
  • RA Dashboard is an internal tracking tool enabling department users status feedback on post-award actions and records. To request access, please complete HMS Systems Access Form.