# RQ Platform Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is RQ Platform the right Scholarship Management solution for you? Explore 36 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/232111/RQ-Awards/reviews --- RQ Platform 4.7 (36) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 25th, 2026 # Reviews of RQ Platform Ease of use 4.7 Customer Service 4.9 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews AS Abby S Senior Membership and Components ManagerNon-Profit Organization Management, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Not only did they work with us on our budget, but they provided great tips for optimizing our scholarship and annual awards process.“ June 23, 2025 JM Julia M Director of CommunicationsCivic & Social Organization, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “Not the slickest interface and takes a bit of time to understand how it works.“ February 13, 2024 TS Tionna S Not diclosedBanking, 1,001 - 5,000 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “Also, the review process has been more efficient and easier to navigate compared to our last platform. “ January 26, 2026 SA Shanita A Programs and Operations ManagerVeterinary, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “The reporting feature is a little "clunky."“ February 22, 2024 LG Lid G Senior Events CoordinatorNon-Profit Organization Management, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “Our entrants have found it so easy to use and having the option to have draft submissions on the site very beneficial.“ January 29, 2026 LG Lid G Senior Events CoordinatorNon-Profit Organization Management, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “The customer support team are incredible at resolving any issues in a timely manner.“ January 29, 2026 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 36 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use RB Ryan B. Management Assistant Government Administration Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "RQ Experience Review " June 26, 2025 5.0 I and my team have been very pleased with RQ Platform. First, working with RQ's team has been fantastic. \[sensitive content hidden\] has been our main contact, and we are incredibly happy with her. She is very responsive, thoughtful, and dedicated to making our program function as best as possible. We also had wonderful experiences with\[sensitive content hidden\] , who was the sales rep we first talked to when deciding to choose an online platform to host our scholarship program. Without those two the RQ experience would be far less enjoyable. From the program management side, we are so grateful to move from data entry by hand in excel from a paper application to a thorough online portal that all applicants can go to fill out their needed information. It has been a much quicker process for all parties involved, whether it be applicants or admin our experience has been amazing overall. We still continue to look for more efficient process in RQ's system that can match with our program needs and we know RQ's reps will help us if we ever do need to pivot. It has been a great experience overall. Pros The platform has a lot of intricate fields and dynamics while being very user friendly. The overall structure of how applications are created, formed, and processed makes reviewing applications for constituents much easier. The automatic email generation system, tagging and filtering systems help us properly stay in touch and identify applicant's place in the scholarship process. Cons There can be glitches in the admin reporting process, leading to gathering data later than needed. This problem is mainly offset with a very quick response time from the RQ tech team which work hard to run reports when I am not able. Also, the PDF package feature has some bugs, and we unfortunately can't use that. Alternatives considered [FOUNDATION](https://www.capterra.com/p/2032/FOUNDATION/) Reason for choosing RQ Platform NextZen by WizeHive had a great product, but it was too expensive for a for a scholarship software program budget. Foundant's cost was similar to RQ however, their customer service was not the best through the entire sales process. RQ had a much better sales team and experience. Review Source Response from RhythmQ July 7, 2025 Thank you for the kind words! We're so glad to hear RQ Platform has made your application and review process easier and more efficient. We truly appreciate your partnership and your feedback helps us continue to improve and support your program's success. JA John A. President Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Best customer support" May 5, 2025 5.0 It is so much easier to have applications submitted online. We used a google form previously and had to manually download the information and photocopy the applications for the volunteers making selections for our scholarship. Pros The customer support was second to none. Our project manager helped set up our form as well as the reports and review form. We were able to see the applicants who met the criteria easily and then make our selection. Cons It took a little more training for me but I'm not the most tech savvy person. Once I became familiar with everything, it was quite easy to manage. Switched from [Google Forms](https://www.capterra.com/p/176571/Google-Forms/) We needed more automation to our process. Although we easily created our online form previously, we did not have access to the reports and reviewer automation. Review Source Response from RhythmQ July 7, 2025 Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that our support team made setup smooth and that the platform has simplified your application and review process. It’s great to know the transition from manual tasks to automation has made a real difference. AJ Alyce J. Admin Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "RQ platform review" January 24, 2026 5.0 To date, I am very pleased with the platform. \[sensitive content hidden\] has been a great --- willing to get on a call at any time and always looking for ways to improve the experience for the end user. Pros User Friendly. Most stuff is at our fingertips. The application process has been easy for recipients. Our advisory committee loves the review process - it guides them through the application and scoring section, side by side. Cons Seems like grant recipients struggle with uploading documents on the grant acceptance form. Most of them have a jpg document and it only accepts pdf. Review Source Response from RhythmQ January 30, 2026 Hi Alyce, Thank you so much for sharing your thoughtful feedback, we’re really glad to hear that you’ve been having a positive experience with RQ. We’re sorry to learn that some grant recipients encountered challenges when uploading their documents, and we truly appreciate you bringing this to our attention. The good news is that our system does support alternative file formats, including JPG and others, and we can absolutely adjust this to better suit your needs. We’ve already connected with your Customer Success team, and they’ll be reaching out to make sure the appropriate updates are in place. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any additional questions or if there’s anything else we can help with, we’re always happy to support you. -RhythmQ Team KO Krysta O. Senior Program Manager Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "RQ Awards User Friendly" January 9, 2024 4.0 RQ has been amazing to work with. It has been an incredible experience to ideate and built new applications. I appreciate that my feedback is always welcomed to help improve the product. RQ usually delivers are all scope of work and I have been pleased with the customer support and technical teams. Pros RQ Awards is customizable and handles intricates eligibility criteria for a dynamic scholarship application process. The customer support is top notch. The team is an email or quick phone away from solving an issue. They are collaborative and open to feedback. They are also eager to implement changes and improve the overall product. Cons It has taken some time for RQ's software to catch up in terms of look and feel and other features CRMs typically display. Reason for choosing RQ Platform Customization! RQ works with your requests in a timely manner. Review Source Response from RhythmQ January 10, 2024 Thank you, Krysta for taking the time to leave us a review on your experience with RQ Awards. Your feedback and input help us to improve and provide the best possible product. We look forward to our continued partnership with you! AS Abby S. Senior Membership and Components Manager Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Amazing Customer Service!" June 23, 2025 5.0 From the moment I met with the team at RQ I felt like it was the right place for our organization. Not only did they work with us on our budget, but they provided great tips for optimizing our scholarship and annual awards process. Once again, the customer service is unmatched. I had used previous platforms where you only talk to a chat bot and couldn't ever meet with someone face to face but this is not the case with RQ! Pros Ease of use. Extremely supportive customer support. Both the reviewer and the applicant are able to access their information easily without watching a tutorial. It is extremely intuitive. Cons Only issue is not even with RQ itself, but the AMS system we use not being smart enough to connect with outside vendors as intuitively. Despite this, the RQ team was able to find alternatives to the issue. Switched from [Good Grants](https://www.capterra.com/p/206672/Good-Grants/) Horrific customer service, not an intuitive platform and couldn't ever get anyone on the phone to help! Always tried to upcharge you. Review Source Response from RhythmQ June 30, 2025 Thank you for the kind words! We’re so glad to hear RQ Platform's ease of use and intuitive design have been helpful for both you and your applicants. It’s been a pleasure working together, and we really appreciate your flexibility as we navigated the AMS limitations. We’re proud to support your programs - and always here when you need us! RC Russ C. Chairman Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Sifford RQ Review " July 3, 2025 5.0 A Great experience for our entire team- we have had a very good experience since we have been using the tool. Pros Ease of use - it’s very intuitive for all involved- the sponsor, our committee members and our student applicants. Cons Not Applicable- we appreciate everything about the RQ tool and are considering it for another project. Alternatives considered [Instagram](https://www.capterra.com/p/210721/Instagram/) Reason for choosing RQ Platform Highly recommended by one of our committee members Review Source Response from RhythmQ July 7, 2025 Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We’re so glad to hear the platform has been intuitive and helpful for everyone involved. It’s great to know you’re considering RQ for other projects and we truly appreciate your support! CS Clayton S. Executive Director Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "A great business partner for our bursary program." January 5, 2024 5.0 Very pleased. I like their professionalism, their customer focus, and the product works really well for us. The first year of using the product had a bit of a learning curve to utilize the full extent of the available options. With some patience from their customer support team they got us up to speed. Pros When researching providers, they all had similar features. What stood out with RQ was their desire to understand our needs, and didn't try to oversell us. They were candid, had some very good suggestions, and certainly understood the competitive landscape. It didn't hurt that their offerings had some flexibility (based on client needs) and value based pricing. Cons Not much. One thing I missed was our ability to change some of the 'back end' parameters, but that turned out to a non-issue, as once set up we have had little reason to tinker. Requests for any tinkering were always timely. Switched from [OpenWater](https://www.capterra.com/p/140294/OpenWater-Awards/) OpenWater (which provided a solid product) was acquired by another company and implemented a price increase. As a small foundation using the software for a single bursary program, our needs are modest and had to be affordable. Review Source Response from RhythmQ January 10, 2024 Clayton, Thank you for the wonderful review and for taking the time to share your feedback about RQ Awards. Our commitment to serving our customers remains our priority. PP Pratham P. Director of Business Systems Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "RhythmQ Awards" January 8, 2024 5.0 Great! I love working with the team at RQ Awards. They have been excellent with exploring edge use cases with us! Pros \- Excellent support team - Easy to use - Inexpensive - Innovative product roadmap Cons \- Business users cannot make changes to the application forms directly. Switched from [SurveyMonkey Apply](https://www.capterra.com/p/123374/SurveyMonkey-Apply/) Cost and poor customer service. SMA went through quite a few transitions over the years and their customer success team seems to be short staffed. Review Source Response from RhythmQ January 10, 2024 Thank you, Pratham for taking the time to leave us a review on your experience with RQ Awards. Your feedback and input help us to improve and provide the best possible product. We look forward to our continued partnership with you! JM Julia M. Director of Communications Civic & Social Organization Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Excellent Customer Services and Great All Around Product" February 13, 2024 4.0 Overall pleased and helps ease administrative burden on small staff working with volunteers. Pros Very customizable set up -they worked to provide a cost efficient set up for our needs. The customer service far exceeds my expectations. Quick and extremely helpful responses. You can tell that they prioritize helping their clients succeed. Cons Not the slickest interface and takes a bit of time to understand how it works. Some of the functionality (follow up) is not included in our initial set up but at an additional cost. Alternatives considered [Award Force](https://www.capterra.com/p/148148/Award-Force/)[Submittable](https://www.capterra.com/p/158382/Submittable/) Reason for choosing RQ Platform The cost and functionable worked for our needs. Review Source Response from RhythmQ February 23, 2024 Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review on your experience with RQ Awards. Your feedback and input help us to improve and provide the best possible product. We look forward to our continued partnership with you! CF Cameron F. Associate Program Director Child Day Care Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A Powerful, Time-Saving Platform That Transformed Our Scholarship Process" June 30, 2025 5.0 Overall, our experience with RQ Platform has been excellent. I was directly involved in bringing it to ECCLA, and it’s made a huge difference in how we operate our scholarship and grant programs. It’s cut down on manual work, increased efficiency, and allowed us to better serve our applicants. The system is robust, adaptable, and has become a critical part of our workflow. We’ve also seen real cost and time savings, which is so important in our nonprofit setting. Pros The RQ Platform has significantly streamlined our scholarship and grant programs. It’s easy to use, highly customizable, and has saved us substantial time and resources. The platform allows us to manage everything—from application intake to review and follow-up—in one place, which has improved both our internal workflows and the experience for applicants. Customer support has also been very responsive and helpful whenever we've had questions or needed changes. Cons There have been occasional system bugs, particularly related to page load speeds. At one point, we had to redesign our welcome page to avoid lag and ensure smooth navigation for users. That said, the RhythmQ team was very responsive and worked with us to address these issues, and we’ve seen improvements since. Review Source Response from RhythmQ July 23, 2025 Thank you for the review! We're so glad to hear that RQ Platform has helped transform your scholarship and grant programs. We appreciate your feedback on performance - our team is always working to improve and support you every step of the way. MB Michelle B. Director, Psychological Services Mental Health Care Used the software for: 2+ years ### "User review" February 23, 2024 5.0 Pros The RQ staff is very responsive and provides solutions quickly. The platform is easy to navigate once it becomes familiar. Cons The platform is not intuitive and there is still not a usable database. Review Source Response from RhythmQ February 26, 2024 Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review on your experience with RQ Awards. Your feedback and input help us to improve and provide the best possible product. We look forward to our continued partnership with you! KC Kina C. Operations Manager Education Management Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "RQ Awards and Marketing Services" November 5, 2021 5.0 I appreciate the great support and their ability to customize the software platform to our needs Pros Ease of use for our applicants and review committee Cons Can't think of any. The software and after-sales support has been exceptional Review Source TS Tionna S. Not diclosed Banking Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "RQ - Pros trump Cons" January 26, 2026 4.0 Pros The platform is user-friendly and visually appealing. Also, the review process has been more efficient and easier to navigate compared to our last platform. Additionally, the customer support has been excellent. The quick response time and ability to implement changes efficiently have been extremely beneficial. It's also a great value for the price. Cons I don't like the size of the dialog box within the platform. It would be great if there was an option to make it bigger or full size so I could see more applications on the screen at one time. Also, having the use of a comma in the funding module would be great. Lastly, there are some functions and capabilities the platform can consider implementing or improving. For example, the capability to add images as attachments in scheduled emails. Alternatives considered [Evalato](https://www.capterra.com/p/180032/Evalato/)[Blackbaud Award Management](https://www.capterra.com/p/140271/AcademicWorks/) Reason for choosing RQ Platform RQ was visually appealing and within budget. Switched from [omniCONTESTS](https://www.capterra.com/p/13308/omniCONTESTS/) The vendor discontinued their award program. Review Source Response from RhythmQ February 4, 2026 Hi Tionna, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback, we truly appreciate it. We’re glad to hear you’ve found the platform user-friendly and visually appealing, and that the review process has been more efficient than your previous platform. It’s also great to know our customer support and responsiveness have been helpful and that you’re seeing strong value for the price. Regarding the areas you mentioned, the platform does allow you to control how many applications you view at once (from 100 up to 1,000, or all at once), and images can be added as attachments in scheduled emails. We’ve already looped in your Customer Success team, and they’ll be reaching out to ensure everything is set up so you can fully take advantage of these features. Thank you again for your thoughtful feedback and for being a valued partner. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if there’s anything else we can support you with. -RhythmQ Team LG Lid G. Senior Events Coordinator Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "RQ changed our awards for the better " January 29, 2026 5.0 From the moment we signed up to use the RQ platform, our experieince has been phenomenal with the RQ team. \[sensitive content hidden\] is so attentive and supportive, even there is a time difference (UK > Canada), we still get timely responses and any issues/queries are resolved. For years, we have hope to launch our awards cycle in October, but we have never managed to, until our first year with RQ. it has simiplied the amount of manual admin work we have had to do, and has given us great insight into our entrants. Pros The RQ platform has transformed the way in which we run our awards. It has simiplified our process for in house team and also for our entrants. Our entrants have found it so easy to use and having the option to have draft submissions on the site very beneficial. The customer support team are incredible at resolving any issues in a timely manner. Cons I do not think there are any parts of the platform that we dislike. It does take some time to get used to sorting the reviews phases out. Review Source Response from RhythmQ February 10, 2026 Hi Lid, Thank you so much for taking the time to share this thoughtful review. We’re thrilled to hear that RQ Platform has helped simplify your awards process for both your internal team and your entrants, and that features like draft submissions and structured review phases have made a meaningful difference. We’re especially grateful for your kind words about our Customer Support team; providing timely, attentive support is something we truly prioritize. Thank you for trusting RQ as your partner; we’re proud to support your program’s continued success. – RhythmQ Team MA Michelle A. Administrator, Fund Development and Investments Arts and Crafts Used the software for: 2+ years ### "London Arts Council - CAIP Platform Review" February 20, 2026 4.0 I really appreciated working with \[sensitive content hidden\]. She was responsive, thoughtful, and consistently able to turn around projects on very short notice, which made a big difference for us. Given the tight timelines many grant applications require, it would be helpful to include a final quality check on drafts (e.g., spelling errors not in the client’s original text or duplicate questions) to help minimize unnecessary back-and-forth. That added layer of review would further strengthen the overall value of the service. Pros Responsive and friendly customer support. Also, having everything all in one place when it comes time for assessors to review the applications is a big improvement from the platform we were working with before. Cons There are a few limitations that are somewhat of an inconvenience for us. For example, applicants only being able to see all of their previously submitted applications in the portal or none. We would like applicants to be able to access their last submitted application (from the previous year) but not provide access to applications beyond that. The reason is that we have many applicants reaching out for attachments that were submitted in their applications and it would be much easier for us if they could access it themselves. Switched from [EmailMeForm](https://www.capterra.com/p/161042/EmailMeForm/) There was no easy way for assessors to access the related applications, so everything needed to be downloaded and sent to them which was a lot of added work on our end. Review Source Response from RhythmQ February 23, 2026 Hi Michelle, Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear our platform has helped keep applications organized and that your CS has been so responsive, especially under tight timelines. Applicants can copy past applications into the current year, which helps with reviewing previous submissions and attachments. We also understand the value of showing just prior-year submissions and will explore that. We’ve noted your feedback regarding an added layer of quality checks on drafts and will be ensuring this is communicated to our team to minimize back-and-forth. Your CS will reach out personally to discuss our platform capabilities to make your experience even smoother. — The RhythmQ Team MC Michelle C. Program Manager Government Relations Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great Support and Reliable Platform" February 2, 2026 5.0 Even when I came to the team with ideas or concepts that weren't yet clear on how to implement them, they translated those ideas into practical, functional solutions within the platform. Pros Customer service has been outstanding, and the team has been very responsive and knowledgeable. The ability to customize applications, reviewer rubrics, and scoring criteria allowed us to align the platform closely with our program’s goals and evaluation standards. In addition, the reviewer interface is intuitive, making it easy for volunteers to navigate and complete reviews efficiently. Cons Some advanced features and customization options can take time to fully learn, especially for first-time administrators. RQ platform is that it does not currently offer some advanced capabilities we would find helpful, such as an AI-based sifting or pre-screening tool to analyze applications and further narrow down top candidates. While the platform is strong in structured reviews and scoring, having built-in AI support for initial filtering could further streamline the evaluation process for large applicant pools. Review Source Response from RhythmQ February 10, 2026 Hi Michelle, Thank you for sharing such a thoughtful and detailed review. We’re delighted to hear that our team’s responsiveness and support have made a positive impact, and that the platform’s customization options have helped align your applications, rubrics, and scoring criteria with your program’s goals. It’s also great to know that reviewers have found the interface intuitive and efficient. We wanted to clarify that RQ Platform does offer pre-screening capabilities to help administrators filter and narrow applicant pools before full review. We also appreciate your feedback around AI-based functionality—this is an area we’re hoping to continue enhancing as we evolve the platform. Insights like yours are incredibly valuable in shaping what we build next. Thank you again for your partnership and for trusting RQ Platform to support your program. – RhythmQ Team BC Bree C. Director of Communications Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Thank Goodness for RQ!" December 1, 2025 5.0 It has been very personal. The staff always greet our team by name, they give us helpful tips and tricks to use while working in RQ, and it is evident they genuinely care about their product and the client/user experience! Pros I like the personal relationship you build with the folks building your site! \[sensitive content hidden\] is FABULOUS and I know that I could call on her to help me with any technical or branding changes. Cons It was a bit of a journey to pull a usable report at first. We stayed the course with \[sensitive content hidden\] help. RQ just rolled out some new report updates, so I am excited to see how quickly the issue was fixed! That's the thing: they hear you and they fix it! Switched from [AwardSpring](https://www.capterra.com/p/146279/AwardSpring/) We switched over because we get more bang for our buck and an actual person at RQ! Review Source Response from RhythmQ January 30, 2026 Hi Bree, Thank you so much for sharing this, it truly means a lot to our team. We’re grateful for your kind words about the personal relationships and hands-on support, and we’re especially glad to hear how supported you’ve felt throughout your journey with RQ. We appreciate your patience as we worked through reporting improvements, and we’re excited that the recent updates addressed what you needed. Listening to our clients and acting quickly on feedback is something we care deeply about. Thank you for trusting RQ and for being such a valued partner. We’re so glad to be working with you. -RhythmQ Team CT Caroline T. Program Manager, Fellowships Civic & Social Organization Used the software for: 2+ years ### "RQ platform is a time saver / staff saver / life saver" March 6, 2026 5.0 Pros Value for money - for sure! Ease of use - absolutely! Great client support -- RQ platform makes my fellowship selection process so easy. Cons I'm still running into issues with reports, and specifically with the scoring report. It's never correct the first or second time. Switched from [Smartsheet](https://www.capterra.com/p/79104/Smartsheet/) Experience showed that SmartSheets didn't work as needed. It just didn't meet the specialized needs. Review Source Response from RhythmQ March 11, 2026 Hi Caroline, Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re glad to hear that RQ Platform has made your fellowship selection process easier and that you’ve found value in the ease of use and our support team. We also appreciate your note about the scoring reports and will be happy to look into that to make sure everything works as expected. Thanks again for your feedback! – RhythmQ Team KM Kaitlyn M. Marketing Operations Coordinator Banking Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Gulf Winds Review" January 23, 2026 4.0 The team could have been more helpful during our calls; though some of us had used the platform before, there was no helpful guidance, leaving the team to figure it out by ourselves. \[sensitive content hidden\] was the most helpful on the team. But when giving out edits, I clearly outlined (this text here) - directional text, but that text was applied to the application when it was just for their team to understand and make sure we were on the same page. The same things that If they read if they would have understood. It just made more work and frustration for my team. Pros The ease of the application. Dock is helpful to upload feedback,documents, and changes. However, in our kickoff call they didn't mention dock. I had to ask about it, as I was trying to remember how we did it from the previous year. Cons That each of the scholarships have to be under the same program on the drop down. Having those seperated would make for a better experience in my opionion, but the product overall is pretty nice. Review Source Response from RhythmQ January 30, 2026 Hi Kaitlyn, thank you so much for sharing your feedback and for being a long-time RQ Platform user. We’re glad to hear the platform has been easy to use and that document uploads have been helpful for your team. We also appreciate you pointing out where we could have done better, especially around clearer guidance during kickoff and reducing extra back-and-forth. We would love the opportunity to make this right with you through RQ’s Customer Success team and ensure your experience moving forward is as smooth as possible. Please watch for an email from us, as they will be reaching out directly to connect. Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience. — RhythmQ Team KH Katie H. Program coordinator Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "RQ Review from accessibility standpoint" February 20, 2026 3.0 If I didn't handle a program that is focused on accessibility, I would say overall positive, but the accessibility functionality and the time it takes to test/retest multiple times because the code is not set up to be accessible is time consuming and detracts a few points for me. Pros It is very handy to have a an application that allows the ability to pull multiple reports and assign applications for review. Also, \[sensitive content hidden\] is by far the best liaison I have worked with. He is always responsive, helpful and helps to keep things on track. He deserves a promotion! Cons The platform is not very accessible (color contrast, links, tabbing functionality, screen reader capability). Also, the email function is tricky, pasting text adds in formatting that can't be reversed for admin. Also, the report feature cuts off the question, so analyzing can be difficult/impossible for some areas. Review Source BO Brian O. Ag. Senior Information Scientist Research Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Efficient Fellowship amd Mentorship Management" February 3, 2026 5.0 My overall experience with RQ Platform has been highly positive, transforming how we manage fellowship and mentorship programs at KEMRI. It streamlined our application intake, reviewer assignments, and compliance tracking with customizable forms and intuitive dashboards, saving significant time during peak cycles. Pros RQ Platform excels at streamlining fellowship and mentorship program management, making it ideal for research coordinators like those at KEMRI. I appreciated most its customizable forms with conditional logic and e-reference capabilities, which perfectly handled our complex application workflows for health research fellowships Cons The platform has not yet adopted AI to screen applications. This is disadvantageous for numerous applications. Review Source Response from RhythmQ February 10, 2026 Hi Brian, Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed and positive review. We’re thrilled to hear that the RQ Platform has helped streamline your fellowship and mentorship program management, especially with customizable forms, conditional logic, and e-reference capabilities supporting complex research workflows. We also appreciate your feedback regarding AI-based application screening. This is an area we’re actively exploring, and we’re committed to continuing to enhance the platform with thoughtful, impactful improvements over time. Thank you again for your kind words and for trusting RQ Platform to support your programs. We’re grateful to be a partner in your work and are always here if you need anything. – RhythmQ Team XL Xiong L. Director Of Engagement Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Foundation Scholarship Council " February 3, 2026 4.0 Overall, I like the RQ Platform. Again, it is pretty user friendly once you get used to it. The support library is helpful majority of the time. Pros Pretty user friendly. Here's what I like about the RQ Platform: Easy to find submissions, adding reviewers and sending out emails to winners. The Program Dashboard helps with retrieving quick numbers, if need be, Submission tab helps with finding applications easily and assigning and removing reviewers is a breeze. Cons I can't seem to find a way to assign applications evenly to reviewers, but I'm glad that there is my contact Sanket Parab who can help me out with that. Review Source Response from RhythmQ February 10, 2026 Hi Xiong, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughtful feedback. We’re glad to hear that you’re finding the RQ Platform user-friendly and that features like the Program Dashboard, submission management, and reviewer assignment tools have made your workflow easier and more efficient. We also appreciate you calling out the challenge around evenly assigning applications to reviewers. This is something our team can absolutely help with, and we’re happy to hear that Sanket has been able to support you. Your feedback helps guide ongoing improvements as we continue to enhance reviewer assignment capabilities. Thank you again for your kind words and for being a valued partner. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if there’s anything more we can do to support your programs. – RhythmQ Team LK Lynsey K. Program Manager - APAF Fellowships and Awards Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "All Around Wonderful Experience!" August 20, 2025 4.0 My overall experience has been wonderful! The platform is easy to navigate, the customer services is amazing Pros I love that we can customize just about anything we want on our program pages and the platform is easy for our visitors to navigate. Cons I wish we could pull data from applications quickly without running a report and it would be nice if we had a bit more control over editing the information on the program pages. Review Source BF Brittany F. Assistant Director Higher Education Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Experience Feedback" January 5, 2024 5.0 Pros System is user friendly and whenever I need assistance from the staff they are readily available. Cons Applicant email addresses are not verified when creating their account. So occasionally applicants are not receiving our email notifications because they mispelled when creating their account. They are also not able to see the status of their application. It would be nice for the tag to be optional for viewing. Reason for choosing RQ Platform Price, set up was easy, staff was friendly and worked well with us. Review Source Response from RhythmQ January 10, 2024 Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review on your experience with RQ Awards. Your feedback and input help us to improve and provide the best possible product. We look forward to our continued partnership with you! SS Suranga S. Sr. Director, IT Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great platform and partnership" January 9, 2024 5.0 Pros RQ platform and partnership has been excellent. The planning and implementation went smoothly. RQ used a structured implementation process to ensuring business requirements, timeline and budget expectations were met. The software integrated with our AMS system nicely which included both SSO and payment processing. The software provided a great user experience for submissions and streamlined the review process. The team and partnership has been great, RQ would reach out to us proactively with improvements and recommendations. Cons There were limited ability to make certain changes such as adding/removing fields on our own; however, this limitation is intentional. Over the years that this strategy proved to be more safer approach to ensure systems integrity. Review Source Response from RhythmQ January 10, 2024 Thank you so much for your kind words, Suranga. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us. We look forward to our continued partnership with you! Talk to a Capterra advisor for free and get results within 15 minutes.