Advocating for Innovative Systems
Research Administration Systems and Analytics supports innovation and education in research, creative activity, and economic development at Boise State by providing solution-oriented support and analytics for department systems and data.
RASA services include data management, systems development, analytics and reporting, and process improvement. We have several key initiatives and work with collaborators across campus to improve research systems across campus.
Supporting Boise State's Research and Creative Activity Ecosystem
Research Administration Systems and Analytics (RASA) plays a crucial role in Boise State University’s Research and Creative Activity Ecosystem as part of Research Enterprise Services.
Our services are interconnected and complementary, collectively supporting the full Research and Creative Activity Ecosystem at Boise State University.
Have a Question? Contact us to learn how RASA can support your research and creative endeavors today!
Research and Creative Activity Ecosystem
Step 1: Generate Idea

Step 1: Generate Idea
What would you like to research or create? In step one, learn to look at your ideas carefully and discover what to do with them; after all, some of you have done this before but need assistance, and so many others have great ideas but are new to this and don’t know where to begin.
CRCA Research Development can work with you to brainstorm, network with peers, develop a team and explore ideas. We can provide consultation on generating ideas, build an affinity group around your ideas, provide guided brainstorm facilitation for groups, and be a partner in developing collaborations. If you have compliance questions, connect with the Office of Research Compliance.
You may need to connect with the following offices at this stage:
RASA Expertise
RASA interacts with researchers in the Research and Creative Activity (RCA) Ecosystem during each stage of the ecosystem
- Data Management: Develops and maintains databases and information systems for research administration, tracking proposals, awards, compliance data, and metrics.
- Systems Development: Designs, implements, and updates software systems to streamline research administration processes and enhance user experience.
- Analytics and Reporting: Analyzes research data to provide insights and support decision-making, generating reports on proposal activity, funding trends, and compliance metrics.
- Process Improvement: Collaborates with stakeholders to identify and address bottlenecks, streamline workflows, and optimize resource allocation in research administration.
Boise State has honed the RCA Ecosystem process into seven steps. Do you need full support along the way? We built a path that takes you from start to finish. But for those who need support in one, two, or a few of these steps, you’re not alone. We’ve built a system that allows you to choose your own adventure and jump into any of these steps as you need them.
Let’s have a conversation to help you get started.
RASA News
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Thursday Oct 29th, 2026
Biomedical Research Institute Funding Opportunity Announcement and ARPA-H Funding
Biomedical Research Institute Funding Opportunity Announcement The purpose of the Biomedical Research Institute (BRI) Pilot… -
Thursday Oct 22nd, 2026
INL Days and NSF New Core Research Program Funding Opportunities Webinar
INL Days at Boise State University As part of the SUPER Agreement between Boise State… -
Wednesday Oct 21st, 2026
Limited Submission Notice: Idaho Commission on the Arts: Entry Track Programs FY27
Sponsor Idaho Commission on the Arts (Arts Idaho) Summary This annual grant opportunity supports Idaho’s… -
Friday Oct 16th, 2026
Limited Submission Notice: The G. Harold and Leila Y. Mathers Foundation, Spring FY27
Sponsor The G. Harold and Leila Y. Mathers Foundation Summary The mission of The G…. -
Friday Oct 16th, 2026
TRANSFORM Seed Grant Funding Opportunity, CASSH Affinity Group Meeting, Reminder: FundFit Webinar
TRANSFORM Seed Translational Research Project Funding The TRANSFORM project, a four-year, $6 million NSF Accelerating…





