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SIMS: Internal Approval Forms (IAF)

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Article Intended For

SIMS IAF is an electronic form used for information and approvals for sponsored research

Introduction

Welcome to the SIMS Internal Approval Form (IAF) Support Page

Sponsor: Office of Sponsored Programs

Support email: simsadmin@psu.edu AND iaf@psu.edu

Product Owner: Wendy Peck (wly2@psu.edu)

Application Link: http://www.sims.psu.edu/IAF OR https://secureepiaf.sims.psu.edu 


Article Body

SIMS IAF User Guide Documentation

  • Accessing the IAF

    IAF Roles

    IAF Workflow Types

    IAF Processing State and Actions

    IAF Process Map

    Navigating the IAF

    Creating a New IAF

    Starting Workflow for an IAF

    Workflow Approvals in IAF

    Submitting Approvals in IAF

    Recalling an IAF

    Revising a Submitted IAF

    Requesting an IAF Change

    Deleting an IAF

    Returning an Award IAF to a Proposal IAF

    Proposal IAF Standard Workflow Process

    Award IAF Standard Workflow Process

    AIAF Standard Workflow Process

    Compliance Checks

    Compliance Checks - Checklist

    Compliance Checks - Personal Conflict of Interest Notices

    Compliance Checks - Conflict of Interest Approvals

    Compliance Checks - Export Review Notices

    Compliance Checks - Export Control Approvals

    Compliance Checks - Protocol Approvals

    Compliance Checks - Other Notifications

    Role Administration

    Building an Approval Workflow

    User Delegation

    IAF Approvals

    Creating an Internal Order Number

    AURA Field Mapping (Archive)

    SIMBA Field Mapping

    IAF Data Entry - Summary

    IAF Data Entry - Basic Info tab

    IAF Data Entry - Refreshing a Budget

    IAF Data Entry - Budget tab

    IAF Data Entry - Waivers tab

    IAF Data Entry - Personnel tab

    IAF Data Entry - Research Info tab

    IAF Data Entry - Export tab

    IAF Data Entry - Investigators tab

    IAF Data Entry - Animal Biosafety tab

    IAF Data Entry - Human Subjects tab

    IAF Data Entry - Radiation Lab Safety tab

    IAF Data Entry - Add or Import Study

    IAF Data Entry - Attachments Tab

    IAF Data Entry - Account Setup tab

    IAF Approval Assurance Statements

    IAF Email Schedule

    Processing rules for ARL related IAF's


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