Systems Requiring Login
Harvard Catalyst Profiles
An HMS Account or Harvard Key is required to edit your Profile or manage your My Person List. Information about accessing and editing Harvard Catalyst Profiles is available on the Profiles Help page.
If you are having trouble logging in view the Login Help Resources below.
Protocol Review
An HMS Account is required to log into the Protocol Review system.
If you are having trouble logging in visit The Protocol Review login page.
Consulting Programs
If there is a delay in getting your login access, please email the staff member of the program from which you’re seeking a consultation.
- Biostatistical Consulting
- IND/IDE Consulting
- Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement (QA/QI) Consulting
Education Program
If you experience difficulties with a course application, please contact the Education Program Administrator.
SMART IRB Joinder
Access to SMART IRB Joinder is available to IRB members. If you are having trouble logging in, follow the instructions on the Joinder login page or email help@smartirb.org.
SMART IRB Online Reliance System
Access to the SMART IRB Online Reliance System (ORS) is available to members of registered institutions. If you are having trouble logging in, follow the instructions on the ORS login page or email help@smartirb.org.
Other Systems
For all other login problems please email us at contact@catalyst.harvard.edu.
Login Help Resources
HMS Account (eCommons) Resources
Your HMS account credentials consist of your HMS ID, formerly referred to as your “eCommons ID,” and a password that you set.
- Reset your HMS Account password
- Unlock your HMS Account
- Activate a new HMS Account
- Guest accounts (require an HMS sponsor, email contact@catalyst.harvard.edu for more information)
Harvard Key Resources
HarvardKey is Harvard University’s user identity authentication system. Your HarvardKey account allows you to securely access applications and services across the University using a single login name and password.