Proposal Management: Non-UM (External) Personnel

Overview 

Non-UM personnel can get access to eResearch Proposal Management (eRPM) by obtaining a Sponsored affiliate account. Sponsored accounts allow non-UM personnel access to certain campus systems.  After getting your Sponsored account, you won't automatically be able to log in to eRPM. You will need to be added by an existing eRPM user.  U-M staff can refer to Create an eResearch Account for instructions on creating a new user.

Step-by-Step Process

After your sponsored account has been added to eResearch Proposal Management (eRPM) by an existing eRPM user, then you will be able to log in to the eRPM system. 

Log in to eResearch Proposal Management with a Sponsored Account

  1. Go to https://its.umich.edu/academics-research/research/eresearch.
  2. Click Proposal Management Login.
  3. Enter your Sponsor ID and your Password.
  4. Click Log In.
  5. Enter your contact information.
  6. Click Save.
Last Updated
Thursday, January 29, 2026