ePAWs 2.0 Roles

System Administrator (SA)

A user role with elevated permissions to manage and support the proposal and award processes within the platform.

Principal / Investigator (PI)

The lead researcher responsible for the overall design, conduct, and management of a research project or grant.

College Administrator (CA)

This role supports the proposal development and routing process within their college or department and acts as a liaison between faculty and the research administration office.

Grant Officer (GO)

Responsible for reviewing and approving proposals in NU-RES prior to sponsor submission, monitoring status throughout the project lifecycle, and coordinating with SAs, CAs, and PIs to ensure compliance and ensure timely processing.

Department Approver

Reviews proposals to ensure they align with departmental policies, verify necessary commitments, and meet internal requirements before advancing in the institutional workflow. Serves as the first level of official review within the department to support accuracy, feasibility, and compliance.

Department Top Approver

Reviews proposals to ensure they align with departmental policies, verify necessary commitments, and meet internal requirements before advancing in the institutional workflow. Serves as the top level of official review within the department to support accuracy, feasibility, and compliance.

Department Coordinator

Supports the proposal and award process by assisting with data entry, ensuring information accuracy, tracking progress, and facilitating communication between faculty and administrators.

Regulatory Coordinator

Supports the award lifecycle by ensuring compliance with institutional and sponsor regulations, maintaining regulatory integrity, assisting with documentation and routing, and coordinating with GOs and SAs.

Transaction Department Administrator

Supports the award lifecycle by reviewing transaction records, verifying departmental information, and coordinating with GOs and other stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely award transactions.

Transaction Reviewer / Approver

Reviews and approves transactions ensuring smooth transitions throughout the award lifecycle.

Transaction Coordinator

Coordinates transactions ensuring smooth transitions throughout the award lifecycle.

Legacy Data Entry

Legacy Data Verify