The Grants module offers system-to-system proposal submission capability that connects with Grants.gov, and it integrates with the RAMP Agreements and RAMP IRB modules, as well as OMNI. As previously communicated, to assist in the transition to learning a new system (RAMP), a brief period of time was provided where researchers and administrators could utilize non-RAMP systems for submission of proposals. Effective 10/15/20, all proposals supported by RAMP-Grants and Grants.gov will be required to be submitted System to System via RAMP-Grants. The only proposals that may be submitted via specific agency systems, such as ASSIST or Fastlane, will be those that are not supported by RAMP-Grants.

Background: The Grants module offers system-to-system proposal submission capability that connects with Grants.gov, and it integrates with the RAMP Agreements and RAMP IRB modules, as well as OMNI. Detailed information concerning the transition to RAMP Grants is available on the significant changes webpage.

The Grants module offers system-to-system proposal submission capability that connects with Grants.gov, and it integrates with the RAMP Agreements and RAMP IRB modules, as well as OMNI. Detailed information concerning the transition to RAMP Grants is available on the significant changes webpage.

Researchers and administrators are encouraged to begin using the Grants module at this time to take advantage of the transparency and timesaving functions available in our new electronic grants management system. The Grants module offers system-to-system proposal submission capability that connects with Grants.gov, and it integrates with the Agreements and IRB modules, as well as OMNI. More detailed information concerning the transition to RAMP Grants is available on the significant changes webpage.

RAMP Grants is almost finalized and is scheduled to go-live on July 1, 2020. We are excited to launch the fourth module within RAMP as we continue to establish a comprehensive and integrated research system. As a reminder, RAMP Grants provides electronic grants management and system-to-system proposal submission capability that interfaces with Grants.gov. The Grants module will integrate with the Agreements and IRB modules, as well as OMNI. More detailed information can be accessed by viewing the significant changes webpage.

Training is well underway, and we encourage all individuals involved with research administration to take advantage of the various courses offered in order to be prepared to use the new system.  The training schedule and registration links are posted on the RAMP project website and can be accessed by clicking here.  How-to guides have been published on the training page and more training resources will be posted soon.  Stay tuned as Frequently Asked Questions for the Grants module also will be added to the project website.

RAMP Grants remains on track for our scheduled go-live date of July 1, 2020.  The project team is reviewing the testing feedback logged by attendees from central offices, researchers, administrators and college leadership to design training materials.  The training curriculum will include how to guides, user manuals, quick reference sheets and videos, as well as recorded online training sessions.

The RAMP Grants team has continued to share important information about the system in faculty meetings while also addressing questions and concerns.  Development of training materials is currently underway as the team prepares to offer various training methods and guides to prepare and assist the research community in using our new proposal and award system. RAMP Grants remains on course to go-live on July 1, 2020.

RAMP Grants remains on course to go-live on July 1, 2020. We are grateful to many individuals throughout the colleges and departments for working with us to establish workflow decisions for each department last month. This information will be entered into the system in preparation for our testing sessions, which will begin next month.

The preparation for the implementation of the RAMP Grants module continues and it remains on schedule to be launched on July 1, 2020.  Last month, we met with project champions from various colleges and departments to review system functionality and discuss workflow considerations.  Communication with leadership in colleges, institutes and centers will occur this month as decisions will need to be made by the end of January regarding the specific individuals that will be required to conduct proposal reviews for each department.