RASS is Cornell’s new comprehensive Research Administration Support System. Proposals and protocols are linked. Information a researcher needs is available when developing proposals or protocols.
The Office of the Vice Provost for Research and Innovation (OVPRI) will be replacing all of its older, standalone Research Administration systems with a suite of interconnected modules.
Clear Status and Routing
- Status of proposals and protocols during the approval process visible to all
- Streamlined approval routing / no more Form 10
- Manual, paper-based routing replaced
- Simple, automated, online forms are pre-filled with basic information
- Continue work on research sections of proposal while approval process started for other sections (budget, etc.)
- Conflict of Interest (CoI) status for all relevant team members visible in proposal
- Request for CoI report immediate (reducing delays)
Budget Tools
- Budget development tool
- Built-in rates
- Budget justification generated automatically
Collaboration and Connection
- Task lists and notifications easy-to-use. Time-sensitive tasks and requirements easy to see and track
- Automation of processes, such as Form-5
- Award management integrated with reporting tools such as PI Dashboard
- Mobile friendly, supporting remote interaction and teamwork
Who will use RASS
Researchers and central or departmental administrators from the Ithaca campuses