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PennERA: Preparation for Implementation of Phase I A projected July 2003 release date is based on a "window of opportunity" that appears to best balance the introduction of changes with the least disruption of critical year-end operational activities. The planning assumption behind a release date is of course predicated on the availability and performance of the software products from the vendors from whom we purchased applications. We have every expectation that all software releases as well as testing and training components of the implementation will support release in that timeframe. In preparation for implementation, ORS and ORA staff will be going through a transitional period as they acclimate to the new systems. We do not anticipate excessive delays with business operations, but we do expect to experience some slowdown during this transitional period. We appreciate your patience as we strive to improve the way we do research administration at Penn. More Information about PennERA: Additional updates about PennERA will be provided throughout the project. For the most current information, please visit the PennERA project web site at www.pennera.upenn.edu/. If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please send an e-mail to pennera@pobox.upenn.edu. --Robin
H. Beck, Vice President of Information
Systems and Computing
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The
PennERA (Electronic Research Administration)
team is currently finalizing the implementation
for Phase I of the project. As part
of Phase I implementation, the Human
and Animal Protocol and Proposal Tracking
modules of the PennERA system will
be released to the Office of Research
Services (ORS) and the Office of Regulatory
Affairs (ORA). SPIN Plus, a funding
opportunities application, will be
available to the entire Penn community.
A valid PennKey and password and a
standard web browser will be required
to access these applications.
