This guide provides step-by-step instructions on creating an account with the HMS Research Computing (RC) Core's PPMS and ordering fee-based research software. These resources are exclusively available to Harvard University faculty, staff, and students.
You can also review RC Core rates and billing.
Before you begin
You must have a PPMS account to be able to order fee-based research software. If you do not have an account, you must first register with the HMS Research Computing Core to create an HMS Cores Billing (PPMS) account.
Order fee-based research software on PPMS
After you have a PPMS account, follow these steps to order software:
- Navigate to the HMS RC PPMS website.
- Select Login with your HMS account ID credentials.
- Enter your HMS account ID and password, then select Sign In.
- If it's your first time signing in, you may need to review and attest to HMS and RC Core policies and rates documents.
- To order software, select Order at the top of the page.
- Attach a project to your order by selecting it from the dropdown menu.
- Enter the number of software copies you need. You can only order software for yourself.
- Confirm your order by selecting Order, then OK.
Please allow up to three business days for order processing and software issuance. If needed, contact the RC Core team at rccore@hms.harvard.edu for further assistance.