GAMS FAQ's

Q: What is GAMS?
A: GAMS is Morehouse School of Medicine's grants management system. It is used for creating and managing proposals and managing awards. See GAMS Overview for more info.

Q: Where do I go for help?
A: The Office of Sponsored Programs, Grants and Contracts, Support Documents, and clicking the help link at the bottom of each GAMS Website page. For more information, see the Getting Help page on this web site.

Q: Should I be Using GAMS to create my proposal?
A: As of July 1, 2004, GAMS must be used for all grant applications seeking support for basic, clinical, or community-based research and service, and other sponsored activities. Currently, this excludes solicitations to foundations and other corporations not related to research.

Q: Where can I find documentation?
A:  GAMS Documentation

Q: How can I get a login for GAMS?
A: GAMS User ID Request Form

Q: Where and when do I get trained in GAMS?
A: Pre-Award training is ongoing. See GAMS Pre-Award Training Registration Form for a list of dates.

Q: Where do I go to login to GAMS?
A: Production: https:gamsprod.msm.edu, Training: https://gamstrain.msm.edu, Test: https://gamstest.msm.edu

Q: Is my computer system adequately equipped for GAMS?
A: GAMS System Configuration Requirements

Q: Where do I submit my compliance review and how do I submit my review?
A: T he IRB Committee Website contains answer(s) regarding Human Subjects and other Research related compliances.

Q: Where do I submit my grant for editing and how do I submit it?
A: Ms. Angela Wimes in the Office of Sponsored Programs is the Editor for the institution and she reviews all proposals. You can send your proposal via e-mail to wimea@msm.edu.

Q: Who will review my budget?
A: Your budget is reviewed in the Office of Sponsored Programs as part of the electronic proposal routing process.

Q: Where do I go to get a Letter of Intent?
A: Dr. Brenda Hayes in the Office of Sponsored Programs is the Director of Proposal Development and she can help you with this process.

Q: Where do I go to find information about (CRC) Clinical Research Center Requirements?
A: Dr. Priscilla Johnson, Administrative Director, can help you with information regarding (CRC) requirements.

Q: Where do I go for my Space needs?
A: Mr. Randall Mills, Director of Capital Resources, can help you with your Space requirements.

Q: Where do I go for my Technology needs?
A: Mr. Eric Jackson, Chief Information Officer, can help you with your Technology requirements.