RAMP
George Mason University is implementing an integrated research web-based system, RAMP, to support Mason’s growing research enterprise. This system will reduce duplication of efforts and better support faculty. It allows capture of research related data in one system improving reporting and data driven decision making. RAMP will help improve compliance with sponsor regulations and requirements through streamlined workflow and an automated reminder system.
RAMP Modules
Grants and Agreements
The Grants and Agreements modules went live on July 11, 2022. The Grants and Agreements modules 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)
The Conflict of Interest (COI) module went live on May 8, 2023. The COI module centralizes financial interest and outside activity disclosures to streamline the reporting process for disclosers and increase institutional compliance.
Safety
The Safety kick off meeting was held April 11, 2023 and the deployment phase is in process. Safety is preparing to go-live in October 2023. The Safety module improves collaboration between investigators, safety staff, safety officers, and committee members through all safety activities from new protocols to amendments to continuing reviews.
Institutional Review Board (IRB)
The Institutional Review Board (IRB) kick off is planned for October 2023. The IRB module improves collaboration between investigators, IRB staff, and committee members through all IRB activities from new protocols to amendments.
*Future modules include Effort Reporting (Payroll Certification), Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), and Export Control.