RAMP is an integrated research web-based system to support Mason’s growing research enterprise. This system reduces duplication of efforts and better supports faculty. It allows users to capture research-related data in one system improving reporting and data-driven decision-making. RAMP helps improve compliance with sponsor regulations and requirements through streamlined workflow and an automated reminder system.
How We Can Help
For assistance with the following, select the Request Help button. Modules within RAMP include:
- Grants and Agreements: streamline the pre-award and post-award process through automation of proposal submission, award and agreement management, system-to-system submissions, integrated compliance, etc.
- Conflict of Interest (COI): centralizes financial interest and outside activity disclosures to streamline the reporting process for disclosers and increase institutional compliance.
- Safety: improves collaboration between investigators, safety staff, safety officers, and committee members through all safety activities from new protocols to amendments to continuing reviews.
- Future modules include Institutional Review Board (IRB), Effort Reporting (Payroll Certification), Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), and Export Control.
More information is available on ramp.gmu.edu
Additional Information
RAMP offers:
- Reduced administrative burden on faculty and staff
- Streamlined sponsored research business processes
- A single platform for all of Mason’s research applications
- Better reporting and decision-making
- Easier access and better user experience for faculty and research administrators
- Improved workflow transparency to track record status and next steps
Additional reporting can be built using MicroStrategy.
Training
All RAMP training is available in MasonLEAPS. Search for RAMP. Self-paced Videos and Quick Reference Guides are available in addition to live training sessions.
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