Operating in an increasingly complex research ecosystem, universities must simultaneously manage diverse funding sources, awards, and compliance demands. A consolidated Research Enterprise-wide Electronic Research Administration System (e-RAS) centralizes these activities, enabling seamless support across all phases of the research lifecycle, from proposal submission to award closeout. 

Project Management & Governance

  • Project Executive Sponsors: Tim Lieuwen, Bill Dracos, Leo Howell, Additional Members Coming Soon 
  • Project Sponsors: Brandon Strickland, Tanta Myles, Greg Phillips 
  • Project Leads: Deja Tyla Tomlinson & Sue Winters
  • Project SMEs: Raj Vuchatu, Matt Sanders, Kadean Khan, Michelle Powell, Additional SMEs Coming Soon

Contact with questions:

If you have any questions related to this project, please contact:
Deja Tomlinson (djackson86@gatech.edu) and Sue Winters (sue@gatech.edu). 

PhasesMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugust–November
Phase 1: Kick-off, Targeted Discovery and Requirements Validation
Project Kickoff
Requirements Validation
    
Begin Discovery & Interviews
     
      
Phase 2: Solicitation Development  
Campus Leadership Buy-in and Scope Alignment with Steering Committee
Draft RFP
 
Publish RFP
 
      
      
Phase 3: Evaluation and Procurement Activities     
Campus Engagement
   
Procurement-Ready RFP and Evaluation Materials
RFP Response Period
 
    
Responses Submitted
Vendor Demos and Evaluation
Vendor Selected and Contract Negotiation
Deliverable/Work Product
Workshops/Interviews/Meetings
Milestones