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<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="https://electronicresearch.pitt.edu/timeline/">Phase II</a></span> of the PERIS™ project is underway and on target for completion in the Fall of 2018. This phase of the project will include the streamlined
processing and activation of all sponsored research awards, generation of robust reports, and integration with other central offices, such as Sponsored Projects Accounting (SPA), Human Research Protection Office (HRPO), and the Innovation Institute.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Until Phase II is completed, the processing and activation of all awards will still be reflected in
<span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="https://my.pitt.edu/portal/server.pt/community/infoed/671">InfoEd</a></span>.
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<p class="MsoNormal">In the interim, to request an account or subaccount number for an awarded project, the existing processes should be followed. Please submit all grant award related documentation to the
<span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="mailto:ORintake@pitt.edu">ORintake@pitt.edu</a></span> email address by following these
<span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="http://www.research.pitt.edu/new-email-orintakepittedu-created-electronically-accept-internal-forms-grants-management-team-0">instructions</a></span>.
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<p class="MsoNormal">For any questions related to the PERIS™ project, using MyFunding<i>,
</i>or to arrange training, please email <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="mailto:perisproject@pitt.edu">perisproject@pitt.edu</a></span>, or visit the
<span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="http://electronicresearch.pitt.edu/">project website</a></span> for more information.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">To sign-up for the PERIS ™ Listserv, please visit <span class="MsoHyperlink">
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