eResearch

OverviewThis procedure details how to:Create a PAF: the fields that must be completed in order to create a PAF.Validate: the function that allows you to view a list of fields that need to be completed before the PAF can be routed for approval.Route for Approval: U-M Principal Investigator or Primary Research Administrator can send PAF to units for review and approval.Important Information

OverviewIf ORSP determines that an Award Modification is required, based on information submitted by the PI in the Award Change Request or for other reasons, then ORSP can create an Award Modification. Refer to the Award Modifications Overview for more information about reasons, workflow, and modification types.NavigationRole: ORSP > Award Workspace > Create Award Modification button

Overview If you cannot find a user in eResearch Proposal Management (eRPM), you can create an account for that user. If a person has logged into eRPM before, they will have the PI & Project Team role. If you need to add a person who has never logged in before, you can create an account for U-M users (a person with a uniqname and UMICH password). Important

Overview If an Export Control Officer determines that an Export Control Agreement (ECA) is needed, they can create the Unfunded Agreement (UFA) by clicking Create New UFA in the Export Control Officer’s Home workspace. Once the UFA has been created, additional activities are available in the UFA workspace to facilitate negotiation and activation of the agreement. Changes can also be made after the agreement has been activated.

Overview The Edit Award Worksheet activity allows ORSP to edit/update an Award. You can sequentially edit each section of the Award using the Continue button, or click a Forms menu link to edit a specific section of the award. You must click Save to save any changes you have made.

Overview A subcontract (SUBK) is required when U-M pays an external organization to work on part of a sponsored project awarded to U-M. Important Information and Tips

Export Control Home Workspace Tabs Several factors, including State and action required, determine on which tabs projects will display in the Export Control Home workspace (My Home). This document provides a description of the various tabs.

OverviewThis document explains how to finalize a proposal for submission to sponsor in eResearch Proposal Management (eRPM).

Overview You can find projects for Proposal Approval Forms (PAFs) (and Awards, ACRs, SUBKs, and UFAs) using either:

OverviewSome PDF documents contain images, headers, or digital signatures that may not be fully integrated into the document. These types of PDFs can cause problems in the SF-424 documents when running Hide/Show errors or when trying to Validate the application. Additionally, it may prevent the NIH’s eRA Commons from being able to correctly open the files.