Harvard Catalyst Website Login Help
Why is login sometimes required?
Harvard Catalyst endeavors to provide public access to as much of its website as possible. Certain sections of the Harvard Catalyst website do require users to log in - for example, when information is intended to be shared internally within the Harvard Catalyst community or to allow for user-specific functions like editing one's Harvard Catalyst Profiles entry.
Two authentication methods are used on the Harvard Catalyst website:
- Harvard ID (aka Harvard PIN)
- HMS eCommons ID
(Please note: The HMS eCommons ID is the login for the Harvard Medical School network, and is not the same as the NIH eRA Commons ID.)
Whenever possible, Harvard Catalyst modules allow login by either method in order to serve the broadest community. Certain tools and services (e.g., PSL, Grant Central, Harvard Catalyst Clinical Research Center requests) are currently limited to HMS eCommons ID login due to technical, regulatory, or policy constraints. We are pursuing solutions to expand access wherever feasible, and will make announcements via our News page whenever we are able to do so.
Which ID am I eligible for?
| Person | Harvard University ID | HMS eCommons | HMS eCommons Guest Account |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty, staff, and students of: Harvard Medical School, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Harvard School of Public Health, and Harvard University Division of Medical Sciences (FAS/GSAS). (Note: includes faculty of hospital affiliates) | Yes | Yes | Not Applicable |
| Faculty, staff, and students of Harvard University not listed above | Yes | No | Not Applicable |
| Hospital Affiliate staff | No | Yes | Not Applicable |
| Non-Harvard, e.g., MIT, Boston College, Contractors/Consultants | No | No | Yes * |
* To obtain an HMS eCommons guest account, contact your counterpart within HMS to initiate the process. If you are unsure who your counterpart is or do not have one, see below, "What do I do if I've tried all of the above?"
How do I register for an account or resolve login problems?
For Harvard ID: http://www.pin.harvard.edu/
For HMS eCommons ID: http://ecommons.med.harvard.edu/
What do I do if I've tried all of the above and I am still having problems logging in?
If you still have difficulty, you may contact someone at the program you are trying to reach, or for technical difficulties, you may contact Harvard Catalyst website technical support by filling out the Feedback webform.
Consulting programs: If there is a delay in getting your login access, please contact the program staff member of the program from which you're seeking a consultation.
Biostatistical Consulting: E-mail
Community-Based Participatory Research Consulting: E-mail
Genetics & Bioinformatics Consulting: E-mail
Health Disparities Consulting: E-mail
Imaging Consulting: E-mail
IND/IDE Consulting: E-mail
Research Ethics Consulting: E-mail
IRB Ceded Review Request: If you are having trouble accessing the IRB Ceded Review Request System, please E-mail the Harvard Catalyst Regulatory Program. For technical issues, please fill out the Feedback webform.
Harvard Catalyst Clinical Research Center request: If you are having trouble logging in to the HCCRC Resource Request Application, please contact the administrative director at your home institution. For technical issues with the form, E-mail the technical team.
- Location
- Role
- Person
- E-mail Address
- Telephone
- BIDMC
- Administrative Director
- Michelle Beck
- 617-667-4269
- BWH
- Operations Manager
- JoAnna Sullivan
- 617-525-8250
- CHB
- Administrative Director
- Colette Hendricks
- 617-355-7541
- MGH
- Administrative Director
- Ed Andrews
- 617-726-6885
- MIT
- Administrative Director
- Abigail Cyr
- 617-286-4119
All other issues: For general login problems, please fill out the Feedback webform.
