Cayuse
Cayuse is an electronic platform used to facilitate the grant proposal review and submission processes, as well as the IRB protocol reviews.

- FIRST-STEP HELP: When you get into Cayuse, click "Products" (Top Right of your screen) to access Sponsored Projects (grants) and Human Ethics (IRB).
- CAYUSE HELP CENTER: Click on the Human Ethics option for information on using Cayuse for IRB submissions. Click on the Sponsored Projects option for information on submitting grant applications.
Instructions
GRANTS & AWARDS
IRB
More instructions below
More Instructions for Using Cayuse
GENERAL TIPS & GUIDES
- Browser: We recommend using Chrome for work in Cayuse.
- Saving work: Cayuse saves your work automatically, even if there is a "Save" button.
- Video: Overview of System & Getting Started
- Step-by-Step Guide: Accessing the System: 6 steps to access Cayuse for grants or IRB submissions.
SPONSORED PROJECT GUIDES
Submissions for Internal Awards and for Approvals to Submit External Grant Applications
- SP Guide: Starting (and Completing) a Proposal: (same as in Quick Guides) Instructions for the first steps and the submission steps for both internal awards applications and approvals for external awards.
- SP Guide: Completing Student Award Proposal: (same as in Quick Guides) Complete instructions for students submitting proposals for internal awards
- SP Guide: Addressing a Task: (same as in Quick Guides) Instructions for responding to notifications of tasks sent through Cayuse.
For Reviewers/Approvers of Submissions to External Grants
- Video Help for Approvers (3½ min video): Instructions for reviewing and approving a proposal for submission to an external sponsor.
HUMAN ETHICS/IRB GUIDES
Submissions of Studies for Institutional Review Board (IRB) Approvals
- IRB Guide: Completing an IRB Submission – (same as in Quick Guides) Complete instructions for submitting a study to the IRB Board for review.
- IRB Guide: Making Requested Revisions - Reviewing and addressing requests from the IRB Board for changes to a study.
- IRB Guide: Making Modifications to a Study – (same as in Quick Guides) Instructions for submitting a modification to a study that has already been approved.
For IRB Reviewers
- IRB Reviewer Guide: Expedited Review – Step-by-step process for primary and secondary reviewers to conduct an Expedited Review.