Research grants are essential to drive innovation, support groundbreaking studies, and advance academic knowledge within educational institutions. However, managing research grants involves complex challenges, including tracking budgets, ensuring compliance with funder requirements, monitoring project progress, and generating timely reports.
SAP for Research Grant Management offers a comprehensive, integrated solution that helps educational institutions streamline these processes, reduce administrative overhead, and ensure responsible stewardship of research funds.
SAP for Research Grant Management is a specialized extension of SAP’s grants and project management capabilities tailored to meet the needs of research organizations and academic institutions. It integrates with core SAP modules such as Finance, Controlling, Procurement, and Human Resources, providing a unified platform to manage all aspects of research funding.
Manage the entire lifecycle of research grant proposals — from submission and review to award acceptance and setup — ensuring transparency and consistency.
Create detailed project budgets, track expenses against allocated funds, and control spending in real time to avoid budget overruns.
Automatically enforce funder regulations, reporting standards, and audit requirements, reducing risks related to non-compliance.
Track allocation of personnel, equipment, and other resources to research projects, integrating with HR and payroll for accurate labor cost accounting.
Manage procurement activities related to research projects, including vendor selection, purchase orders, and contract compliance.
Generate customizable reports and dashboards on financial status, project milestones, and outcomes, enabling data-driven decision-making.
Effective research grant management is critical for sustaining academic excellence and innovation. SAP for Research Grant Management equips educational institutions with the tools needed to manage complex grants efficiently, maintain compliance, and demonstrate accountability to funders.
By leveraging SAP’s integrated platform, institutions can reduce administrative overhead, optimize resource use, and focus more on advancing research rather than managing paperwork — fostering an environment where innovation thrives.