OSP Training
OSP offers special request, one-on-one, and group training sessions virtually on any sponsored programs related topics. Please contact OSP to plan your session.
Self-Service Reallocations
In support of the February 2025 launch of the Self-Service Labor Redistribution tool, OSP will be offering virtual workshops to support the transition to the new tool and business process that replaces the current Funding Change Reallocation Forms. These optional sessions will supplement the mandatory training offered by Fiscal Services and are targeted to any individuals responsible for administering and monitoring labor charges to sponsored awards. These interactive sessions will include demonstrations of real-world examples and will provide ample time for questions and answers. To register for any of the sessions, please login to MasonLEAPS and search for the following event:
OSP Supplemental Training Workshop for Self-Service Labor Reallocations
- Tue, Feb 4, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM EST
- Thu, Feb 6, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
- Thu, Feb 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM EST
PI Reports & Reconciliation
The following on-demand videos and resources are available in MasonLEAPS for the PI Reports and Reconciliation in MicroStrategy:
- PI Reports in MicroStrategy on-demand video
- PI Reports MicroStrategy Quick Guide
- Reconciliation in MicroStrategy on-demand video
- Reconciliation in MicroStrategy Quick Reference Guide
The direct link to the full curriculum above can be found by logging into your MasonLEAPS account and clicking the following: PI Reports and Reconciliation in MicroStrategy Curriculum. You can also search for the above resources directly in MasonLEAPS.
RAMP Training
Office Hours for RAMP are available for registration via MasonLEAPS. Go to the “Events Calendar” under the “Learning” tab and search for “RAMP.”
Training materials to include a series of short videos and quick reference guides for RAMP are available to the research community for their reference in MasonLEAPS by searching “RAMP Training Curriculum”.
Additional information can be found on the RAMP website under the Training section.
RAMP Resources
Additional resources related to RAMP to include RAMP terminology, RAMP submission types, and RAMP reporting can be found on the RAMP website under the Resources section.
Research Administrator Training
The following on-demand resources are available in MasonLEAPS for Research Administrator Training:
- Introduction to Research Administration at Mason includes guides to Central Research Support at Mason, Research Administration Dictionary and Sponsor Types
- Proposal Development includes guides to Proposal Initiation, Personnel and Effort, Budgeting, Submissions, and Post-Submission
- Research Compliance includes guides to Human Subjects (IRB), Animal Subjects (IACUC), Laboratory Safety, Conflict Disclosures (COI), Research Security, Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR), Export Control, and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
- Award Negotiation & Setup includes guides to Award Negotiation and Acceptance, Introduction to Funded and Unfunded Agreements, Agreements Defined, and Award Setup
MicroStrategy Reporting
Additional resources related to MicroStrategy Reporting can be found on the RAMP website under the Research Reporting section to include quarterly reports, current and pending reports and commonly used sponsored research reports.
PI Resources
Materials linked below provide an overview of sponsored programs at GMU, with a focus on guiding PIs through key stages of the Proposal and Award Process at Mason. These materials contain helpful resources for navigating through the award lifecycle at GMU in one place.
NIH Data Management Plan Resources
Mason Libraries and OSP conducted a webinar on the new NIH Data Management Plan requirements with proposal submission and awards. The session outlined the new requirement to include a Data Management Plan with all National Institutes of Health proposals as well as the support and resources Mason offers to assist you in developing these plans. Below are links to the recorded webinar as well as the PowerPoint presentations used by the Library and OSP that are available by logging into MasonLEAPS: