Proposal Management: Obtaining a Friend Account

Overview

Non-UM personnel can obtain access to eResearch by requesting a Friend account. Friend accounts are issued by Information Technology Services (ITS) and allow non-UM personnel access to many campus systems, including eResearch.  After getting your Friend account, you won't automatically be able to log in to eResearch. You will need to be added by an existing eResearch user. 

Step-by-Step Process

Get a Friend Account

  1. Go to https://its.umich.edu/academics-research/research/eresearch.
  2. Click Proposal Management Login.
  3. Click Need Help?.
    University of Michigan Weblogin screenshot with the Need help? link
  4. Click About Friend accounts to view the full instructions on How to Set Up a Friend Account.
    Note The instructions are summarized in the steps below.
    Weblogin Help screenshot
  5. Go to https://friend.weblogin.umich.edu/friend/.
  6. Enter your email address and click Request.
    University of Michigan Weblogin Request a Friend Account screenshot
  7. Review the Message Sent confirmation screen.
    Notes
    • An email from [email protected] will be sent to the address you entered.
    • Allow up to an hour to receive the email.
      Friend Account Message Sent confirmation screenshot
  8. Click the Create Friend Account link in the email from [email protected].
  9. Enter your email address.
    Create a Friend Account screenshot
  10. Enter and re-enter your Password.
  11. Click Set Password.
  12. Review your Friend Account Created confirmation.
    Friend Account Created confirmation message screenshot

Important

Once your Friend account is created, it needs to be added to the eResearch Proposal Management (eRPM) system by an existing eRPM user (e.g., PI & Project Team or Unit Liaison. Refer to Create an eResearch Account for instructions on creating a new user). After your account has been added, then you will be able to log into eRPM.

Log in to eResearch Proposal Management

  1. Go to https://its.umich.edu/academics-research/research/eresearch.
  2. Click Proposal Management Login.
  3. Enter your Friend ID (the email/Login ID you used to request access) and your Password.
    University of Michigan Weblogin screenshot
  4. Click Log In.
  5. Enter your contact information.
    Note Required fields are marked with an asterisk (*).
  6. Click Save.

You now have access to eResearch Proposal Management.

Last Updated: 
Friday, December 1, 2023