Locating the To-Do List

If you are a member of an ancillary office which is not required to complete review but must view elements of submissions or studies, you may not see items in your Inbox (also referred to here as your Inbox).

Submissions that are assigned to you for action generally appear in My Inbox with a link to the study. You may also receive an e-mail with a link to the study. An e-mail indicates that you must take action or informs you of important changes, such as an IRB decision about the study. 

Note: A continuing review, modification, or RNI (reportable new information) submission can be handled similarly to a study. 

If IRB approval is issued before Ancillary Review is completed, the study may not appear in My Inbox. To access a study that does not appear in My Inbox because of this or for another reason,  see Accessing a Submission.

To access studies or other submissions assigned to you:

1.   Click the My Inbox link in the top navigation header. 

Image of link to my in box

The list called My Inbox contains studies or other submissions that require you to take action. As an ancillary reviewer (either by name or representing a specific organization), it is important to note that the IRB: a) can begin its review before you submit your review and; b) may or may not wait for your input before completing its review of the study.

2.   Identify the reason the study appears in My Inbox by looking at the State column. Items in states other than “Pre-Submission” may be in IRB review states that require your review.

In Box study List Image

3.   Open the submission by clicking the link in the Name column. 
      The submission workspace (webpage) opens.

4.   Click on view study or submission on the left to view the details of the submission.

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.