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Enhance your research process with ESPR, the electronic approval tool for research requests. Replace outdated forms, initiate negotiations, and track requests seamlessly. Provide feedback, suggest enhancements, and join the workgroup for Phase II improvements.
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Electronic Sponsored Research RequestsESPR OSR-Evanston Quarterly Network Tuesday, November 19, 2013 Dave Hull
ESPR Background • An electronic approval tool that replaces the OSR-2, OSR-6 and OSR-7 forms (Built on the retired eProposalplatform) • Also used to initiate OSR’s negotiation of a non-disclosure-agreement • Security: No need for PI delegation – anyone with a Netidcan initiate a request • Routing – based on approvers in InfoEd • Go-Live : July 22,2013
Break-In Phase • Optional use: paper OSR-2/6/7 still available • Enhancement suggestions collected • Bugs - fixed as reported • Approx. 650 requests initiated, 100 suggestions received in Phase I • Workgroup to convene and review feedback - make recommendations for Phase II
Feedback Samples • PI signature – upload option or delegation • Routing/approval modifications – by transaction • Burden of “Sending back” – re-approvals • Change of Dept – route to both units • Lengthen maximum characters in text boxes • Expand file size limitation • Additional type categories – “Other” option • Identifier for who initiated the request • Add additional clarifying language/guidance in some areas
Considerations Moving Forward • Determine Top Priorities - Phase II Enhancements • Timeline for Version 2 development - based on scope • Ready for Mandatory Roll-out?
Helpful Info • ESPR Production system https://www.espr.northwestern.edu • Feedback Submit Link – upper right of navigation bar • Interest in Phase II workgroup? Email me by 11/22 (d-hull2@northwestern.edu)