Mason’s Research Administration Management Portal (RAMP), an integrated research web-based system that supports the research enterprise, will implement the final two RAMP modules - IACUC and Payroll Certification - in the spring of 2025.
The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) is transitioning to RAMP IACUC for all protocol submissions rather than IRBNET. All active protocols will be transitioned from IRBNet to RAMP IACUC prior to the go live date of Monday, March 24, 2025. RAMP IACUC will be used for all IACUC submissions and approvals. Investigators who anticipate having protocols or modifications for review at the April IACUC meeting are encouraged to contact the IACUC staff for additional guidance and support.
Mason is also transitioning to the RAMP Payroll Certification module in May 2025. This RAMP module is intended to reduce the administrative burden for investigators through ease of access to review reports and a simplified single approval step. This will eliminate the need to sign, scan, and return forms through email. System notifications will be sent automatically to alert faculty when a new report is awaiting certification. The Payroll Certification module will foster consistent practices across the institution and establishes common metrics to improve monitoring and reporting capabilities.
March 13, 2025