FAQ

General SPAERC

When sending my comments back to the PI, how do I get auto-generated language to populate in my review notice to campus?

You must click on the associated check box to include any of the optional Body Text or Closing sections in the email (including “Free Text”).

example auto-generated documents option section

Which e-mail alerts are automatically generated and to whom are they sent?

The SAGE/SPAERC system automatically generates and sends several email messages during eGC1 routing and after OSP approval.

For information about email messages associated with approvals, review Approvals: Reviewer Notifications.

Also review the following sections in the Communications chapter:

SPAERC automatically generates documents which SPAERC users may customize and send. These documents are covered in Communications: Auto Generated Documents and Ready for Pickup.

What’s the difference between the OSP Notes and History & Comments pages?

The OSP Notes page displays any information provided by an OSP staff member in the OSP Notes field. OSP Notes also displays system-generated information about changes in status, assignments, and holds, and the creation of auto-generated documents. If the application was created by copying another, that is indicated and includes the number of the original eGC1.

The History & Comments page provides an overview of all actions related to approvals, from when the application is first completed to when it is approved by OSP, including withdrawals, returns, and re-completions. For Grant Runner and Adobe package applications, submission status is also displayed here. History & Comments also includes any comments entered by campus users or OSP when processing the application. If the application was created by copying another, that is indicated and includes the number of the original eGC1.