Current Status
RAMP Modules: All seven modules are live and in the Support Phase. A support team is available to assist with these modules.
Introductory Information
- Introduction to RAMP video provides an overview of the RAMP project.
- RAMP Information Sheet provides a brief overview of RAMP.
- Funding Proposal Smartforms provides a snapshot of the information needed to create a proposal in RAMP.
- RAMP Project Kickoff Meeting was held on April 26, 2021 and presented to Research Services, Research Council, OSP Advisory Group, ITS, Fiscal Services, and other administrative stakeholders.
Modules Overview
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, system-to-system submissions, award and agreement management, integrated compliance, etc.
Conflict of Interest (COI) / Conflict of Commitment (COC)
The Conflict of Interest (COI)/Conflict of Commitment (COC) module went live on May 8, 2023. The COI/COC module centralizes financial interest and outside activity disclosures to streamline the reporting process for disclosers and increase institutional compliance.
Safety
The Safety module went live on October 9, 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) module went live on July 29, 2024. The IRB module improves collaboration between investigators, IRB staff, and committee members through all IRB activities from new protocols to amendments.
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)
The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) module went live on March 24, 2025. The IACUC module improves collaboration between investigators, IACUC staff, and committee members through all IACUC activities from new protocols to amendments.
Payroll Certification (PayCert)
The Payroll Certification (PayCert) module went live on April 28, 2025. The PayCert module uses a standardized workflow to foster consistent practices across the institution and establishes common metrics to improve monitoring and reporting capabilities.