During 2009 the Australian Research Council is introducing a new electronic application system called the Research Management System (RMS) which is progressively replacing the existing GAMS system. The RMS is being used for all new applications.

GAMS will continue to be used during 2009 for reports needed relating to previous application rounds, for assessments and rejoinders relating to previous rounds, including 2010 Discovery Project applications, and for electronic submission of final reports.

All applicants for ARC grants must be registered as users on RMS to enable them to enter and review their applications online. The Grants and Contracts Administrator has administrative access to view and submit local applications.

RMS Login

Do you have an existing GAMS ID?

ANU researchers with existing GAMS IDs created before January 2009 who are logging in for the first time, please look closely at the log in page and choose the option ‘Reset Password’. This takes you through the process for setting a new password specifically to be used in the RMS which will then allow you to log on. Please note that you can only make one password request per hour. If you don’t receive an email after requesting a password reset or User ID reminder, please advise us so that we can resolve the problem. (Note your existing password for GAMS will remain the same and is to be used for logging in to GAMS for entering and submitting final reports – please continue to record it in a safe place.)

Obtaining a RMS ID and Password

New ANU researchers and those ANU researchers who had their GAMS ID issued from 12 January 2009 need to choose the option ‘Request New Account’. When you request a new account the request is sent to our office for checking and then to the ARC. They will check for duplicates and then advise you by email how to log on. Note: You need a current and valid email address. If your email address is not correct please advise the Research Office and they will ask the ARC to update it. Once fixed you will then be able to request your own password.

Please get used to the idea that you will have:

• an RMS User ID which is what you use to log on to the RMS (plus your password). When you first log on you can confirm this by looking at the link ‘RMS User Account Details’; AND
• a Person ID – which you will find when you look at the link ‘Personal Details’

Further information is available on the ANU Research Office website.