The electronic Research Administration (eRA) provides information technology solutions and support for the full life cycle of grants administration functions for the National Institutes of Health (NIIH) as well as the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA), and the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). eRA is in use by scientists at over 9,500 institutions worldwide.