Electronic Research Administration
Endeavor System Status: Operational
Next Scheduled Downtime: Saturday, April 19th, 2025 – 1:30 PM thru 11:30 PM Central
Platform update installation (e.g., Microsoft critical security updates) and network maintenance. Each individual server will be down for a short period of time (15 minutes or less) while the server reboots after the updates are installed. Additionally, network maintenance will take place during the window that may briefly affect inbound/outbound connectivity over the internet, and internal server-to-server connectivity.
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Over the last few years, the research community has experienced a shift towards a more efficient and eco-friendly environment. This shift has resulted in the development of a system known as Electronic Research Administration, or eRA. The eRA system enhances a research administrator's ability to manage proposals and awards while simultaneously providing department administrators and faculty greater transparency into the proposal and award stages of projects. The systems provide electronic creation, submission, workflow, review, approval and communication surrounding compliance with IRB, IBC, IACUC and animal operations in addition to conflict of interest. Increased functionality and transparency allow for the continuous improvement of monitoring and management processes.
*Timeline is subject to change
COI
IRB
Grants & Agreements (AU login required)
Below you will find quick user guides that will help you complete different tasks in Endeavor.
System Navigation and Terminology
PROPOSAL GUIDES
For Department Users (Proposals Preparers)
Create a Proposal and submit it for Department Review
Create and Finalize SF424 Application
For Faculty and Reviewers
Certify a Proposal (PI/COPI)
Review and Approve a Proposal (Dept. Reviewer)
Request Changes on a Proposal (Dept. Reviewers and Specialist)
Complete an ancillary review
For College-Level Designees or OSP
Review and approve a proposal (Specialist view)
Submit a proposal (Specialist)
Submit SF424 Application (Specialist)
AWARD GUIDES
New Award Assignment (OSP)
Award Modification Assignment (OSP)
Complete award/mod and submit to designated reviewer (OSP)
Financial setup, budget allocation, and reconciliation (OSP)
AGREEMENT GUIDES:
Create an agreement and submit it for review
TRAINING:
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Audience |
Topics |
Date |
Place |
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Proposal preparers and College-level Designees. |
System navigation and terminology, proposal workflow overview, creating and submitting a Proposal |
January 9, 2025 10:00 am - 11:30 am |
CASIC 109 |
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Grants.gov proposal submission and other topics |
January 16, 2025 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm. |
Zoom Meeting |
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Principal Investigators and Department Approvers (Department Heads, ADRs) |
PI/COPI proposal certification, and approvals
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January 9, 2025 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Zoom Meeting
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January 15, 2025 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm |
Zoom Meeting Same topics as the session above.
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Need Help? Have Questions?
The ERA team is happy to offer Virtual Office Hours via Microsoft Teams to assist you with any questions about Endeavor. Join us at any time during the following periods:
January 15, 2025 (Wednesday) 3:00- 4:00 pm Join Here!
January 17, 2025 (Friday) 9:00 - 10:00 am Join Here!
January 21, 2025 (Tuesday) 10:00 - 11:00 am Join Here!
January 23, 2025 (Thursday) 10:00 - 11:00 am Join Here!
* Office Hours will be updated periodically and are subject to change. Please check back for more dates and current information.
If you need immediate assistance, feel free to submit a Support Ticket at aub.ie/endeavorsupport
If you experience any issues with Endeavor or need assistance, please submit a support ticket using the link below.
Submit a Support Ticket: aub.ie/endeavorsupport (AU login required)
Areas of Support:
- Error Messages: Problems with login or account settings.
- General Questions
- Add/update user roles
- A student who is not a registered user and requires access to the IRB system.
- Difficulty finding an entity or location in the system.
- Enhancement requests
Martha M. Taylor
Assistant Vice Provost for Research
and Scholarship Analytics
Silvia Quintero
Director, ERA & Research Analytics
sqn0002@auburn.edu
Research and Innovation Center
540 Devall Drive
Auburn, AL 36832