Online DSS System

Welcome to our "Research Data Summary and Signature" (DSS) system. Researchers at Queen's University or affiliated hospitals are required to fill out this online form when requesting research funds from internal or external agencies.  You will need a Net ID to log onto DSS system. Please contact your DCRep (Departmental Computing Representative) if you do not have a Net ID. Please fill in your Department Head's email address under General Information for electronic routing/esignatures. 

A DSS must be prepared for each proposal submission, i.e., ORS cannot submit your proposal unless a DSS is completed. The form is "self-service" but parts will fill automatically once a researcher is registered in the system.

The DSS must indicate:

• 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 proposal
• The budget, which must match the budget as set out in the proposal
• The appropriate indirect cost (overhead) rate if applicable
• The status of any required certifications, e.g. biohazards, ethics
• Any special space requirements needed for the research
• Your Department Head's (or Dean's) e-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 Grants Coordinator  when it has arrived at ORS. If your file is urgent, please notify your ORS Coordinator reviewer as soon as your Department Head has e-signed the DSS.

• Sign on: Data Summary & Signature Sheet (DSS)

• User Guidance Manual for 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 application and related budget, please contact Coordinator who has been involved in reviewing your file.