RAMP
Mason’s Electronic Protocol Management System
The Institutional Review Board (IRB) utilizes the RAMP suite of tools, accessible via the internet, for electronic protocol management, on-line submissions and many other important research oversight features for the George Mason University research community. Some of RAMP’s many features include electronic document management, web-based protocol sharing and collaboration, automatic notifications, electronic submissions and reviews, integrated training and credential management, and important audit capabilities including electronic revision histories, electronic signatures and event tracking.
Getting Started with RAMP
You may access RAMP from virtually any computer using a web browser by visiting https://ramp.gmu.edu/
- All IRB submissions must be done through RAMP.
- All IRB forms may be downloaded through RAMP. Note that signatures are not required on the forms and have been replaced by digital signatures (which you will do through RAMP upon submission).
- Click here for a tutorial video on how to submit new protocols via RAMP.
Virtual Office Hours
The IRB office is now hosting virtual office hours via Zoom.
- Mondays and Thursdays between 2:00pm-3:30pm. There will be a waiting room and people will be meet with a member of the staff one-on-one on a first come, first served basis. To better serve the research community and meet with as many people as possible, meeting times will be limited to 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, you can re-enter the waiting room or schedule another time to meet outside of office hours.
The Zoom office hours can be found HERE.
Additional IRB Resources
IRB Membership IRB Meeting Schedule
For any other information please contact us at [email protected] and we will be glad to assist you with any questions.