Research Grant Central (RGC) delivers peer review expertise optimisation and tracking, automated e-mails to prospective reviewers, grant monitoring, financial tracking and much more to the Research Department of this large medical research oriented agency.
I like that they are able to send out reminders for reviews as well as allow you access from anywhere in order to be updated with any changes or new information about your application/grant! It's not always easy getting funding but RGC helps keep me up to date so i'm prepared when it comes time for my next round of applications!! They have been very helpful throughout our process - nothing specific at all really other than their responsiveness & efficiency is amazing.
We've gotten tons done…
I like that RGC is easy for my team members to use because it's web-based system allows them access from any computer or mobile device in their office! It has been very helpful with our budgeting process as well as keeping track of all funds received by each project we are working on at one time. We also love how they can easily upload new files into projects without having to navigate through multiple different screens/windows which saves us precious time!! Sometimes there could be some lag…
Pros
Easy accessibility across computers &/or devices (PC, MacOS)
I like that you can create your own reviews for each application instead of having them preformated by another organization or person.
It is not as easy to navigate through the system if it's something new compared with other systems we have used in the past.
The ability to add attachments such as documents directly into an email would be helpful too! We are able to track applications from our office remotely which has been very beneficial since many people work out of state/countryside. This
Pros
Can't upload large files due lack space within database structure so frustrating!! Also hard finding specific information about applicants' statuses..if there was more detail available this wouldn’t happen frequently!!! Very disorganized process makes me feel untrusting towards grant administrators because they don
The ease in which it is able for me as an administrative assistant manage my RGs from anywhere with access via mobile or computer! It has been very beneficial that I am no longer required by our department manager walk over each RG before they are submitted into IRB process. There have not really any cons about having all aspects managed through one platform; however if there was you would think maybe some features could be enhanced such as being given different options after signing up rather…
Pros
Ease to use
Easy accessibility even though working remotely.
Makes submitting paperwork much easier, lessens headaches associated w same tasks previously performed manually (and often forgotten)
Ability To track progress made toward goals &/or requirements needed met during grant period itself vs waiting weeks upon completion until then..thus helps keep everyone informed along way.i