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RAMS-SPOT 

Access RAMS-SPOT

(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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RAMS-SPOT get started guides

RAMS-SPOT training tutorials

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Entering a funding proposal and budget (start to finish)

Non Federal Funding Proposal
Non Federal Funding Proposal – Budget

Entering a budget (by specific topic)

Cost Sharing

Clinical trials

Clinical Trials – Investigator Initiated
Clinical Trial Concurrent Contracting Process for Industry
Subject Injury Language Review Process for Industry

Routing and notifications

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

Creating an SF424 package

SF424 Introduction
Creating an SF424 Package

Importing a subaward

Import Subaward Introduction
Importing a Subaward

Entering an NIH Fellowship Submission

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

Finding migrated records

Navigation: Finding Migrated VCUeRA InfoEd Records

Compliance data project

Compliance Data Project

Award data project

Award Project

Administrative actions and continuation proposals

Administrative Actions and Continuation Proposals
Frequently Asked Questions

System login

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IT Support Center at
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Additional RAMS systems training

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