Cayuse
Cayuse is a new research administration platform that will gradually replace TRAQ. It is designed to improve efficiency, transparency, and collaboration. When complete, Cayuse will manage the lifecycle of research projects, including approvals, compliance, and reporting.
You can now use Cayuse for:
- Grant applications
- Contracts administration
Cayuse sign on (all users)
Our team has prepared a series of modules to help faculty and staff navigate the transition to the new system.
Access Cayuse training
The Research Systems team hosts weekly drop-in sessions for researchers to ask questions, get help troubleshooting, and receive hands-on guidance regarding Cayuse. Drop-in sessions are held every Tuesday, 2-3pm.
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TRAQ
Tools for Research at Queen's (TRAQ) supports researchers and administrators. Beginning in Summer 2026, TRAQ will be gradually phased out and replaced by Cayuse. However, some research administration tasks are still currently managed through TRAQ.
Continue to use TRAQ for:
- Ethics
- Biohazards
If you have a Queen's NetID, use the internal login.
TRAQ sign on: internal (Queen's NetID)
Users with external email accounts such as @kingstonhsc.ca or @providencecare.ca should use the external login.
TRAQ sign on: external
Research - Service Portal
This is your main point of reference for guidance and support on:
- How to use our research administration systems (Cayuse and TRAQ)
- Submitting forms to manage projects and funds (previously "Events" on TRAQ)
- Contacting our help desk for 1:1 support
Topaz
Topaz Elements is the electronic platform currently used by the University Animal Care Committee (UACC) and Animal Care Services (ACS) for eProtocol management and animal operations.
Financial Systems
Researchers also use tools that are managed by Queen's Financial Services team:
- acQuire supports data collection and management related to research financial reporting.
- PeopleSoft is used for processing financial transactions and managing grant accounting.
- FAST provides tools for tracking budgets and financial reporting.