Cayuse

The #1 Empowering Research Platform.

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Overview

Cayuse provides a comprehensive, cloud-based platform for managing the entire research lifecycle, with a strong focus on grant and award management. It is designed specifically for universities, research hospitals, and other research-intensive organizations to streamline proposal development, manage compliance, and track awards.

✨ Key Features

  • Proposal & Award Management
  • Compliance Monitoring (IRB, IACUC)
  • Sponsored Project Accounting
  • Effort Reporting
  • Conflict of Interest Disclosure

🎯 Key Differentiators

  • End-to-end connected platform for the entire research lifecycle
  • Deep focus on the specific needs of academic research administration
  • Modern, user-friendly interface compared to legacy competitors

Unique Value: Reduces administrative burden and risk for research institutions by providing a single, connected platform to manage everything from proposal to closeout.

🎯 Use Cases (4)

University sponsored research office management Academic medical center grant administration Managing federal research grants (NIH, NSF) Faculty profile and expertise tracking

✅ Best For

  • Automating proposal routing and approvals at a major research university
  • Ensuring compliance for all animal and human subject research across an institution

💡 Check With Vendor

Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:

  • K-12 schools
  • Small nonprofits not focused on research
  • Grantmakers

🏆 Alternatives

SmartSimple InfoEd Global Huron Research Suite

Offers a more unified and modern user experience than juggling multiple, disconnected legacy systems for different parts of the research administration process.

💻 Platforms

Web

🔌 Integrations

Workday Oracle Banner Grants.gov

🛟 Support Options

  • ✓ Email Support
  • ✓ Phone Support
  • ✓ Dedicated Support (Varies by plan tier)

🔒 Compliance & Security

✓ SOC 2 ✓ GDPR ✓ SSO ✓ SOC 2 Type II ✓ FERPA

💰 Pricing

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