Penn Electronic Research Administration (PennERA)
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Description
Penn’s Electronic Research Administration system, or PennERA, is the suite of web-based applications that streamline processes and provide more efficient tools for handling pre- and post-award administrative tasks related to the sponsored projects of Penn’s academic research community. PennERA is a full life-cycle system for research project development, support, and management.
You can access available modules after logging in to PennERA using your PennKey and password. See Access and Forms for more information.
PennERA Modules
Proposal Development — Used for preparing, reviewing, approving, and submitting proposals
Proposal Tracking — Used for collecting, tracking, and reporting on application and award information for proposals
Human Subjects Management and/or Lab Animals Management — Used by central office staff to manage protocols
SPIN (SPIN, SMARTS) — Used to find the most current information on available funding opportunities
Related Resources
Tools & Systems
U@Penn | Penn Research Portal
GFM (Grant Financial Management System)
Effort Reporting System (ERS)
SPIN Database