Research Information System (RIS)

The Research Information System is a database for recording information about research projects under the administration of the Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation (OVPRI), in collaboration with the Financial Services Research Accounting team.

Request access or log in to the Research Information System (opens in new window)  by visiting the OVPRI website.

Learning to use RIS

Learning and instruction is recommended for users new to the Research Information System. There are two learning options to choose from.

In-person workshops

Workshops are facilitated one-on-one to allow your introduction to the RIS to be specific to your research project and its activities. To arrange a one-on-one workshop, contact your research financial analyst.

Self-service tutorials

The Research Information Systems Online Training tutorials provide a self-paced online learning option for those wishing to direct their own learning. The self-service tutorials are available in four different modes so you can choose the approach that best suits your learning style:

1. See it. View a specific task in a video-like environment.
2. Try it. Interact with the FIS software to try to complete a task yourself. If you get stuck, the software will show you how to resolve the issue.
3. Know it. Test how well you know the process before completing the “real” task in the financial system. Only you will know your score.
4. Do it. Ready to complete a task in the financial system? This mode provides a pop-up window that provides a step-by-step breakdown of that task.

Research cost centres

The RIS consists of information on externally-funded research projects. To find these projects in the system, search for cost centres within the following ranges:

• 1-51-46701 to 1-51-49499
• 1-51-50000 to 1-51-54999
• 1-51-56000 to 1-51-56999.

If you’re looking for info regarding cost centres outside of these ranges, visit the Financial Information System (FIS or Oracle) (opens in new window) .

Research-related account codes

A number of account codes are frequently used in the RIS when reporting research-related expenses. If you’re unsure of which code to use, please contact your research financial analyst.

Compensation-related account codes:

Non-salary expense account codes: