What's New - 4/22/09 (Version 1.2.02)

If you were part of the pilot or trained on how to use eRPM before 4/22/09, review the list of enhancements/improvements we have made.

Changes made between 11/17/09 & 4/22/2009

• PAF Cloning Available
  • Can copy any PAF that was created in the eRPM system in any state [Learn More]
    
    • Can clone PAFs with a DRDA Number in the following format:
      FY-PAF12345 (e.g., 09-PAF12345)
  • Cannot clone PAFs that were converted from the PRISM system
    • PAFs that cannot be cloned have a DRDA Number in the following format: FY-1234 (e.g., 08-1234)
  
  
• Finalize Proposal Sponsor Documents While PAF Is Routed for Approval
  • When you are satisfied that all sponsor documents are complete and ready to submit to the sponsor, you will need to to finalize your proposal in eRPM.
  • Proposal documents can be finalized at any time during Unit Review or DRDA Review of the PAF.
  • If DRDA is submitting the proposal, it MUST be finalized prior to submission to the sponsor.
  • [Learn More]
    
    
• Project/Grant Number Displayed in Home Workspace for Awared Projects
  • Once a project is awarded, the Project/Grant Number is added to the Home Workspace.
    • Allows you to scan through your list of awarded projects by Project/Grant number.
      • PI & Project Team - View awarded projects on the "Active" tab.
        New Project/Grant Number heading. [View Sample]
      • Reviewer - View awarded projects on the "Active/Closed/Turned Down/Withdrawn" tab.
        New Project/Grant Number heading. [View Sample]
        
        
• Grants.gov
  • Read permission is required to view SF-424 Summary Edit rights needed to edit the Grants.Gov Forms.
  • Included warning when copying from PAF to Grants.gov forms.
  • Many more points.
  • [See full Grants.gov list.]
    
    
• PAF Changes
  • Previous Project/Grant Grant Number for Renewal/Continuation or Supplemental Request
    • New question "1.5 If Renewal/Continuation or Supplemental Request, enter current Project/Grant Number"
      [View Example]
  • Space for Key Personnel or General Space - added option to manually enter space for rooms not in eResearch [Learn More]
    
    
• Review
  • Fixed routing sequence errors encountered in the pilot
  • Fixed problems with Reviewers making & submitting changes (when reviewing early - prior when it is in their Inbox)
  • Subproject/Grants Details all information is visible [Learn More]
    
    
• Award Notifications (PANs/PACs)
  • Sent from eRPM starting 1/5/2009.
  • Improved email subject, text order, PAN/PAC numbering in eRPM, listing of email recipients. [Learn More]
    
    
• Manage Department Information (Reviewers & Unit Liaisions)
  • Department hierarchy visually organized [View Example]