Office of Research Services
Queen's UniversitySign on: Data Summary & Signature System (DSS)
This form is required when a contract provides for funding to the university. It should be prepared as soon as an agreement is submitted to the ORS Contracts Unit for review. The form is "self-service" but parts will fill automatically once a researcher is registered in the system.It must show:
- Your Department Head's email address. If you are the Department Head, it must show your Dean's email address
- The title of the project, which must match that in the contract
- The budget, which must match the budget as set out in the contract
- The appropriate indirect cost (overhead) rate
- The status of any required certifications
- Any special space requirements needed for the research
- Your Department Head's (or Dean's) signature
*Please note: the DSS system automatically forwards the form to your Department Head, and from your Department Head to ORS. However, it does not automatically notify the Contract reviewer when it has arrived at ORS. If your file is urgent, please notify your ORS Contract reviewer as soon as your Department Head has signed the DSS.
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Online DSS link is here
- User Guidance Manualfor completing a DSS
- Frequently Asked Questions re: DSS
When you need further assistance...
1. For DSS system questions, please contact Tom Herra at ext.77433.
2. For questions on how to make certain the DSS content matches your contract and related budget, please contact the person in the Contracts Unit who has been involved in reviewing your file.