Electronic Research Administration

The Office of Sponsored Projects can help you obtain access to the electronic systems required for proposal submission and award management. The University has its own internal research management system known as RMS which helps to track all sponsored project proposals and awards. The University recently launched the UT Research Management Suite: Agreements Module which will help track non-funded Agreements related to sponsored research activities.

To request system access or PI status, please submit an ERA Help Ticket.

Internal Systems

The Research Management System (RMS) is the University’s internal system for tracking all sponsored project proposals and awards. Proposal Review Forms (PRF) are submitted in RMS for proposal review and approval by OSP. PRFs are also submitted in RMS for continuation and supplement requests, which are approved and submitted by OSP.

The UT Research Management Suite: Agreements Module is the University’s internal system for tracking all sponsored project related non-funded agreements such as Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA’s), Data-Use Agreements (DUA’s), Material Transfer Agreements (MTA’s) and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Agreements. This system is also used to track some compliance plans related to sponsored research such as Technology Control Plans (TCP’s) and Confidential Data Control Plans (CDCP’s) which are required prior to the execution of some research agreements.

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ERA Help Ticket Show More

I am unfamiliar with this tool, how can I learn more about it?

View a PowerPoint intro to the ERA Application.

Who receives an email notification when I submit an ERA Help Ticket?

An automated notification email goes to submitter
An automated email also goes to the person on behalf of whom the request was submitted
An automated email does not go to the unit dean

Who receives an email notification when the ticket has been updated with questions or comments?

An automated notification email goes to submitter
An automated email does not go to the person on behalf of whom the request was submitted
An automated email does not go to the unit dean, or anyone else whose EID was entered NO

What should I put in the “Requested For” section of a new ticket?

Enter the individual’s EID for whom the request is submitted on behalf of (in many cases this will be the PI). The accuracy of this information will help OSP better facilitate your request. This field was built to help the ticket submitter automatically pull in sufficient information required for OSP to quickly address requests.

What if the request is for multiple individuals, or an individual without a UT EID?

It is best to submit one (1) ticket per person for which access is required. When submitting a request for an individual without a UT EID, you may use your EID or the EID for the PI who is responsible for the project associated with the request.

Sponsor Systems

The Federal Government and individual sponsors have proprietary systems through which your proposal will be submitted and your award managed. The University maintains accounts in hundreds of sponsor systems, and OSP is the authorized organizational representative (AOR) for the University.

NSF (Fastlane & Research.gov) Show More

Research.gov is the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) grants management system that provides easy access to research-related information and grants management services in one location. New users create an account in Research.gov and request roles from within the account.

New users register directly with NSF through Research.gov.
Existing users can access the NSF ID Lookup page for their NSF ID. Forgotten passwords for established NSF accounts may be retrieved here.

NIH (eRA Commons) Show More

eRA Commons provides the infrastructure to manage research and non-research grants awarded by NIH.

New users must submit an ERA Help Ticket to request OSP to generate an eRA Commons ID.
Existing users can reset a password by going to the eRA Commons website and Under Commons Login, click Forgot Password/Unlock Account.

Cayuse 424 Show More

Cayuse 424 is a web based software that interfaces with Grants.gov and is designed to simplify the preparation and electronic submission of proposals.

New users submit an ERA Help Ticket to request OSP to generate a Cayuse 424 username and password.
Existing users can reset a password by selecting the “Forgot username or password” option on the login page: https://utaustin.cayuse424.com

Grants.gov Show More

Grants.gov is the central portal for federal grant opportunities. Once an opportunity has been identified, The University recommends using Cayuse 424 for proposal preparation.

New users – If it is determined that you need a Grants.gov account, you must submit an ERA Help Ticket to request OSP to generate a Grants.gov account.
Existing users – If your existing account is no longer required, please submit a ticket to deactivate your account.