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| New Integrated Database Being Implemented to Support "Work for Others" Projects |
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new Research Administration and Project Information Databse (RAPID) is being
developed to support the Laboratory's "Work for Others" (non-DOE)
funded research projects. RAPID is the implementation of the PeopleSoft
Grants module and will be a part of the Laboratory's integrated Financial
Management System (FMS). The August 6 "go-live" date will herald
a system that replaces a number of paper-based processes and the SPPT (Sponsored
Projects Proposals Tracking) system. SPPT has been in place since 1987 and
is only available to the Financial Services Department. Principal Investigators,
proposal developers and budget analysts will now input information into
the new system. Training will be offered in July.
Key features of RAPID will include:
This is the first phase of a multi-phase implementation. The first phase is geared to replacing the paper and manual processes. This will allow funding information to be in the same system as costing and project information. The second major phase will be electronic proposal application development in preparation for electronic submission of proposals to meet sponsors' requirements and federal mandates. The second phase will also move RAPID to a Web-based application. Classes have been scheduled for July for proposal developers, budget analysts, and other users of the system. Brown bag lunches will be held in July to demonstrate RAPID's features. If you are interested in more information, contact Phyllis Gale at PMGale@lbl.gov. A Web site is currently under development. |
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