Plan and document molecular biology operations

SnapGene is a user-friendly molecular biology software that enables researchers to plan, visualize, and document their procedures seamlessly. By selecting the DNA fragments of interest, SnapGene intuitively designs the necessary primers for you.

Request a SnapGene license via PPMS RC Core and follow these detailed guidelines for account creation and software ordering.

Eligibility

Only available to members of Harvard University
Harvard

SnapGene is available to to members of Harvard University, including Faculty, Staff and Students who are working within a lab or department that will provide funding for software purchases using the Harvard University 33-digit billing system.

Note – Hospital affiliates are not eligible for this service.

Access and Support

How to get or request the software
Request Access

 

Please allow up to 3 business days to process and issue software licenses

Please allow up to 5 business days to process and issue new ppms accounts, plus 3 business days to process and issue software licenses once software orders are placed 

 

Licensing

Pricing details for acquiring the software license
Pricing Terms

SnapGene cost is found on our pricing page

  • Research Computing Core PPMS account is required
  • A Harvard Departmental 33-digit billing code is required for this payment
  • The license term runs from October 24 to October 23 of each year
  • SnapGene licenses are issued to a single user for use on a single computer
  • up to 4 licenses may be purchased for use on up to 4 computers per user
  • Users must order their own licenses: Licenses cannot be ordered on the behalf of another individual
  • Licenses cannot be transferred to an individual that is not the original license holder
  • License transfers between computers are allowed, but user transfers are not
  • If a user wishes to transfer their license to another of their computers, please email rchelp@hms.harvard to make that request
  • There's no prorated pricing available for this software

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