RAMP Maintenance: All RAMP modules will be unavailable on Saturday, November 15th between 1:30 PM – 12:30 AM for scheduled monthly maintenance. Please sign out prior to this time and be sure to save your work.
Thanksgiving Deadlines: Proposals due November 26 – 28 have an internal deadline to OSP of Friday, November 14. Please note OSP plans to submit all proposals on Monday, November 24 as the University will be closed November 26-28. Proposals due December 1 are due to OSP by Wednesday, November 19.
Winter Break Deadlines: Proposals due December 19 – January 9 are due to OSP by COB Tuesday, December 9. FPs received after this time may receive limited to no review. OSP will submit these proposals no later than Thursday, December 18. Normal internal deadlines resume for proposals due January 12, 2026 and thereafter.
Reseach Administration Management Portal (RAMP)
George Mason University has implemented an integrated research web-based system, RAMP, to support Mason’s growing research enterprise. This system reduces duplication of efforts and better supports faculty. It allows capture of research related data in one system improving reporting and data driven decision making. RAMP helps improve compliance with sponsor regulations and requirements through streamlined workflows and an automated reminder system. RAMP is comprised of seven modules including Grants, Agreements, Conflict of Interest/Conflict of Commitment (COI/COC), Safety, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), and Payroll Certification (PayCert). All seven modules have completed implementation and are currently live.