GAMS (SmartGrant): Smarter proposal and award management
GAMS (SmartGrant) has all of the features of FastGrant for the
proposal management/submission process and more. Grant Application and Management System (GAMS)
not only streamlines the proposal development
and submission process, it has tools that
help the administration of a grant in the
post award cycle.
GAMS (SmartGrant) is a complete life-cycle information system for applying to and managing sponsor-funded research projects. GAMS is web-based and browser and platform independent.
GAMS (SmartGrant):
- GAMS (SmartGrant) is a rules-based application that relies on data stored in profiles for the organization, personnel, sponsor, etc.
- GAMS (SmartGrant) is comprised of the following modules: Proposal Development (Pre Award), Award Management (Post Award) and Advanced Reporting.
- GAMS (SmartGrant) modules can be licensed as a suite or individually.
- ERA has a strategic partnership with Key Solutions, Inc to offer detailed compliance software (IRB, IACUC, etc.) that integrates with GAMS (SmartGrant).
- GAMS (SmartGrant) can interface with existing site financial accounting systems (e.g. PeopleSoft, DataTel, Lawson, Banner).
GAMS Pre Award Key Features:
- Central Information Manager
- Simple 7 Steps to NIH Modular Grant e-submission
- Stored Sponsor Electronic & Paper Forms
- Stored F&A (Indirect) Rates
- Proposal Forms Auto-Fill
- Electronic Routing and Approval
- Effort Commitment Review (approval process)
- Electronic Submission to Grants.gov (FastGrant module included in GAMS Pre-Award including upload subaward budget feature allowing easy entry of subaward organization budgets to Grants.gov forms.)
- Availability of Federal Form Sets (NIH, DOE, EPA, etc)
- Private/State Sponsor Forms—Add and Store
- Stored Sponsor/Program Cost Rules
- Link to HR system for Salaries/Fringes
- Smart Budget Builder
- Communications Module
- Centralized Document Management and Storage
- Proposal To Do Lists
GAMS Post Award Key Features:
- Award Security
- Internal and External Contact Directory
- Deliverables Tracking and Notification
- Terms and Conditions Summary
- Compliance Status Checklist
- Communications Module
- Financial Accounting Interface: Send Accounts/Budgets from GAMS to site financial accounting system (FAS). Upload encumbrances/expenses from site FAS to GAMS.
- Account Creation and Setup
- Budget Load from Pre-Award Proposal
- Budget Modification and Approval
- Award Budgeting
- Award Summary
- Award Revision and Approval
- Award Block Grants
- Equipment Tracking and Disposition
- Cost-Share Management
- GAMS Award Notice
- Award To Do Lists
- Award History and Change Audit
GAMS Advanced Reporting Key Features:
- Standard Reporting
- Proposals by Sponsor/Program
- Proposals by College/Department/Investigator
- Proposals by Status
- Pending Compliance Report
- Awards by Sponsor/Program
- Awards by College/Department/Investigator
- Advanced Reporting
- Reporting Portal View
- Ad Hoc Reporting
- Dynamic Query Builder
Tools for Developers and Administrators
GAMS (SmartGrant) facilitates a profile driven grant development process. Researchers and administrators
will find all the tools required to establish and maintain an active, integrated, and accurate electronic
research administration (ERA) repository. GAMS (SmartGrant) tools facilitate the configuration, management, and control
of the overall grants application process ensuring accuracy, visibility, accountability,and overall efficiency in the
areas of:
- Profile Administration
- User Administration
- Electronic
Proposal Routing Administration
- Reporting
Administration
- Audit Administration
- Rules-aware
budget generation, analysis, and modeling
Interested in GAMS (SmartGrant)?
