This summer will see the implementation of a new research information system – KRIMSON (Kent Research & Innovation Management System On-line) to support the funding application process. The system will be used by Research Services, and Kent Innovation and Enterprise, as well as academics.

The KRIMSON system will provide an online approval process and will hold information on applications and awards across the University. Eventually, KRIMSON will integrate with the Kent Academic Repository and will also allow academics to produce ‘mini CVs’ – linking projects, publications and awards.

A pilot phase has been successfully running since April 2014 with the School of European Culture & Languages, Kent Law School and Engineering & Digital Arts entering their funding applications into KRIMSON.

The system will go live University-wide from August. Therefore, all new applications for funding from August onwards must be entered into KRIMSON. If you are going to be involved in an application for funding around this time, you will need to attend a training session to get to grips with the system. For more information on training availability and booking instructions, please visit the KRIMSON webpages.

For general enquiries, please email krimson@kent.ac.uk.