Spartan Cores - Stratocore PPMS | Spartan Research Resources

PPMS (Stratocore’s Platform for Research Core Management) is Michigan State University’s online system for managing access to shared research Core Facilities, instrumentation, training, and services. Researchers and external collaborators can use PPMS to book shared research services, reserve equipment, and request training.

Key Capabilities

Equipment Scheduling: Seamlessly reserve time on high-demand research instrumentation.
Project Tracking: Submit, monitor, and manage your active core facility project requests.
Training & Compliance: Request equipment training and track your system certifications.
Lab Management: Track facility usage, manage personnel permissions, and streamline billing.

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Spartan Cores PPMS Login Portal

Access the main Spartan Cores PPMS system directly through the centralized login gateway. This portal allows registered MSU faculty, staff, and students to log in securely using their standard NetID credentials, while providing external partners with a dedicated entry point to access the system using their approved PPMS credentials.

Accessing the Spartan Cores PPMS System

New users can set up their accounts and request facility access directly through the platform. Internal MSU researchers, staff, and students can register instantly by signing in with their MSU NetID and selecting their specific lab group, while external collaborators can submit a brief account creation request through the portal to receive setup instructions from core facility staff.

Spartan Cores PPMS User Guide

Use this guide to learn how to create and log into your Spartan Cores PPMS account, book core facility systems, request training, update or add financial accounts, report instrument or facility incidents, and submit publications that acknowledge core facility resources and services.