(Research Administration Management System – Sponsored Programs Online Tracking)
The Division of Sponsored Programs utilizes RAMS-SPOT, a database and electronic submission and review system. RAMS-SPOT allows for paperless routing of all major project transactions, paperless record storage, in-system budgeting, in-system communications and reduces the need for forms. RAMS-SPOT allows investigators and administrators to readily monitor project review status. RAMS-SPOT has been implemented in phases, beginning in the spring of 2015.
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Funding Proposal - Smart Form
Primary Budget
Cost Share Budget
Importing SF424 Subaward Detailed Budget
Creating an SF424
Routing for Approval
Administrative Actions
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Non Federal Funding Proposal
Non Federal Funding Proposal – Budget
Clinical Trials – Investigator Initiated
Clinical Trial Concurrent Contracting Process for Industry
Subject Injury Language Review Process for Industry
Funding Proposal Workflow - Routing and Notifications – Part 1
Funding Proposal Workflow - Routing and Notifications – Part 2
Funding Proposal Workflow - Routing and Notifications – Part 3
Funding Proposal Workflow - Routing and Notifications – Part 4
Funding Proposal Workflow - Routing and Notifications – Part 5
SF424 Introduction
Creating an SF424 Package
Import Subaward Introduction
Importing a Subaward
An overview of the NIH Fellowship Submission process in three parts: Funding Proposal, Budget, and SF424. Additional tips and instructions are provided in the NIH Fellowship Submission One Page Guide.
NIH Fellowship Submission - Part 1: Funding Proposal
NIH Fellowship Submission - Part 2: Primary Budget
NIH Fellowship Submission - Part 3: SF424
NIH Fellowship Submission - Part 4: NIH System Tips for Fellowships
NIH Fellowship Submission One Page Guide
Navigation: Finding Migrated VCUeRA InfoEd Records
Administrative Actions and Continuation Proposals
Frequently Asked Questions
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