UVA currently uses a homegrown Electronic Research Administration (ERA) system, ResearchUVA. To ensure UVA remains in the best position possible to support the growing research enterprise, this project was launched to evaluate software systems to enhance the University’s ability to seek and manage sponsored funds, particularly for large multidisciplinary projects, and scale with the growth of the research program. Products will be evaluated by faculty and administrators through presentations, demonstrations and hands-on exercises, and reference checks.
Outcomes
Evaluation and selection of an ERA that meets the desired criteria and functionality in the areas of:
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Company stability
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Functional Assessment
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Technical/Security Assessment
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Workday integrations
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User experience improvement
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UVA Research growth
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Analytics and Reporting
Timeline and Deliverables:
Fall 2018:
Review of potential third-party software solutions by Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP)
Jan-May 2019:
Gather requirements and create Request for Information (RFI)
Jun-Jul 2019:
Begin formal RFI process to explore potential solutions
Jul-Aug 2019:
Reviewed and narrow potential solutions to three vendors
December 2019:
Recommendation of ERA system
FY 2021:
Phased implementation plan TBD
Project Leadership
Melur K. “Ram” Ramasubramanian, Vice President for Research
Stewart Craig, Executive Director, Office of Sponsored Programs