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FAQs - RMS and GAMS

The ARC has two web-based application systems for use by applicants and grant holders:

  • Research Management System (RMS) is used:
    •  To submit a proposal in a scheme round opening from March 2009 onwards
    • To submit a pre-submission eligibility issue in a scheme round opening from March 2009 onwards
  • Grant Application Management System (GAMS) is used:
    • To submit an assessment in a scheme round that has already closed - this includes Australian Laureate Fellowships 2009, Future Fellowships 2009 and Discovery Projects 2010
    • To submit a final report.

Who can have a RMS account?

Anyone who is a participant in an ARC scheme must have a RMS account (ID and password). This includes:

  • Chief Investigators
  • Partner Investigators
  • ARC Fellowship applicants (eg APD/APDI, ARF/QEII, etc)

These participants will be listed in the proposal application.

In addition, non-participants can have a RMS account and be assigned 'allocate rights' (ie full ), 'edit' or 'view'-only access rights to the application. This could apply to, for example, research or administrative assistants who might need to access a proposal or add information to a draft application. These non-participants will not be listed in the application.

Using the RMS

All RMS users must have an RMS User Account. Each account has a single RMS User ID and password. RMS Users must have a current email address and maintain their email address details in RMS. As a new user, you can apply online through RMS, however your User Account request will need to be  validated by Income Generation and Application Support, so please contact us prior to submitting your online request.

Outcomes of your User Account request will be emailed to you by the ARC. You or your IT support area may need to add rms@arc.gov.au to your list of trusted email addresses to prevent the emails being marked as spam.

Please note: If you had a GAMS user account prior to January 2009, your GAMS ID and profile have been copied to RMS. Your RMS User ID will be the same as your GAMS ID with all letters capitalised, and the password reset. Instructions below to change your password and update your details

Using the GAMS

If you have previously been allocated access to GAMS, your User ID and password should still be current. If you require or have forgotten your GAMS ID and password.

If you are a first time GAMS user or need some assistance, please contact Income Generation and Application Support

Applicants are urged to read the GAMS information first before attempting to enter information in the GAMS. GAMS desktop support is also available.

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