#  ESTR Support 

 



##  Visit the VPR Website 

For more about university-wide research policies



 

 [Visit the VPR Website chevron\_right](https://research.harvard.edu/research-policies-compliance/) 

 

       ![VPR website link](/sites/g/files/omnuum886/files/styles/hwp_21_9__1920x825/public/2025-08/Aerial%20Charles%20and%20Harvard.jpg?itok=fPxV5hjO) 

 

 



 

 



 

##  This site provides the following information 

 



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 [### Job Aids

 ](/JobAids)*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.*



 

 

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 [### Information Sessions

 ](/training)*Click the Information Sessions heading here to view the schedule and register for Research Administration and Compliance Suite Office Hours.*



 

 

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 [### System Status

 ](/status)*Information about expected ESTR downtime and details about ESTR updates.*



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 ### 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](https://harvard.service-now.com/ithelp?id=kb_article&sys_id=d79de9091b604018efd8a79b2d4bcbdb).