RQ PLATFORM
About RQ Platform
A practical overview for teams evaluating configurable application and review management software.
What is RQ Platform?
What types of programs can RQ Platform manage?
Can we manage multiple programs in one RQ Platform account?
Is RQ Platform only for awards programs?
Applications & Submissions
Build a participant experience that is tailored to your program’s requirements.
How does RQ Platform manage applications and nominations?
Can application forms be customized?
Can we use conditional logic to show different questions to different applicants?
Can applicants save their work and return later?
Can RQ Platform collect letters of recommendation, references or transcripts from a third party?
Can we restrict the file types applicants upload?
Do you support third-party document submissions, like letters of recommendation or transcripts?
Does RQ Platform screen out ineligible applicants automatically?
Can we reopen an application after the deadline has passed?
Review & Selection
Give reviewers a consistent, focused environment for evaluating submissions.
How does the review process work?
Can different programs have different review criteria?
Can applications be automatically assigned to reviewers?
How does RQ Platform support fair and consistent reviews?
Can reviewers see all applications or only the applications assigned to them?
Can applications be assigned to reviewers in bulk?
Can a reviewer be recused from an entire category if they have a conflict of interest?
How does RQ Platform prevent scoring bias or the need to export data to Excel?
Is there a limit to the number of reviewers we can have?
Can reviewers be assigned to specific categories or groups?
Can administrators see reviewer scores and comments for each application?
Program Management
Tools for managing the full application and review lifecycle in one place.
What tools are available for program administrators?
Can we communicate with applicants and reviewers through RQ Platform?
Can RQ Platform manage funding and award allocations?
Can our portal match our organization’s branding?
Does RQ Platform send automated reminders to applicants and reviewers?
Can our administrators build and edit forms themselves?
Can local or chapter-level winners roll up into a national round without re-entering their information?
Do we need a new website or URL every time we launch a new program cycle?
Can we customize terminology such as “reviewer,” “judge” or “applicant”?
Can RQ Platform support programs in multiple languages?
RQ Mentorship
Concise answers for teams evaluating mentoring program software.
What is mentoring program software?
How does RQ Mentorship simplify mentor and mentee matching?
Can RQ Mentorship support different types of mentoring programs?
What happens after mentors and mentees are matched?
How can administrators monitor mentoring program engagement?
Can RQ Mentorship manage multiple cohorts or programs?
Funding & Post-Award Management
Keep post-selection follow-ups and documentation organized without spreadsheets.
What is RQ SmartTracker™?
What can SmartTracker™ collect?
Who is SmartTracker™ useful for?
Can RQ Platform manage award or grant funding?
Can RQ Platform disburse funds directly to award or grant recipients?
Integrations
Connect RQ Platform to the systems that already support your organization.
Can RQ Platform integrate with our existing systems?
Does RQ Platform support Single Sign-On?
Can RQ Platform integrate with an association management system (AMS)?
Security & Accessibility
Answers for security, compliance and accessibility stakeholders.
Is RQ Platform secure?
Is RQ Platform SOC 2 compliant?
Does RQ Platform support GDPR requirements?
Is RQ Platform accessible?
Does RQ Platform support multi-factor authentication?
Implementation & Support
A team that understands complex programs from launch through ongoing administration.
What happens after we purchase RQ Platform?
Do you provide training?
What kind of ongoing support do we get after onboarding?
Can you migrate information from our current system?
Can more than one person on our team contact support?
Is the admin interface hard to learn, especially for people who only use it once a year?
Reporting & Analytics
Understand program activity and keep every stage on schedule.
What reporting is available?
Can we track application and review progress?
Does RQ Platform provide program analytics?
Can we create reports and export our program data?
Can we compare program data across categories or program cycles?
Pricing & Plans
Find the plan and level of support that fits your program’s requirements.
What is RQ Platform’s pricing and payment structure?
Does RQ Platform charge per user, reviewer or submission?
Can we see RQ Platform before purchasing?
Are there hidden onboarding or setup fees?
Looking for Mentorship Software?
RQ Platform and RQ Mentorship are part of the RhythmQ product ecosystem, but serve different program needs. RQ Platform manages applications, nominations, reviews, selections and program follow-ups. RQ Mentorship manages mentor and mentee enrollment, matching, relationships, goals, activities, engagement and program outcomes.
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
Every program is different. Tell us how your applications, reviews and workflows operate and we’ll show you how RQ Platform can be configured around your requirements.