COVID-19 Updates for BU Researchers
This page is for members of the Boston University research community looking for information related to COVID-19. We will continue to add links to this list as new information becomes available. For real-time updates you can also follow us on Twitter.
Announcements
- 5/20: Ordering PPE & Cleaning Supplies
- 5/15: Timeline for Return to Campus
- 5/6: Planning for Resumption of On-campus Research
- 3/23: Labs Shift to Critical Maintenance Only
- 3/21: Preparing for Cessation of On-Campus Research
- 3/16: Minimizing Lab Activity: Charles River Campus | Medical Campus
- 3/10: COVID-19 Planning Information for Labs
Information for Researchers
Recovery Planning: Research Recovery Toolkit
Animal Research: Statement from Animal Science Center
Grants Management: Sponsor Guidance & Agency Responses
Human Subjects: Charles River Campus | Medical Campus
Lab Safety: Environmental Health & Safety Resources
Mentoring Remotely: Mentoring & Advising in Times of Disruption
Research Community FAQs: See below
Take Action: Donate or Volunteer
Trainees: Emergency Funding | Postdocs | Grad Students
Mobilizing COVID-19 Research
Connect & Coordinate: If you have relevant research in the works, expertise to contribute, or ideas for addressing the pandemic, related policy, or aftermath, please let the University know so we can facilitate collaborations and provide support.
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Funding Opportunities: Federal agencies, foundations, and industry are rolling out funding calls specifically related to COVID-19 research. This list is updated regularly, so please check back frequently.
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Collaborative Resources: We’re collecting resources, tools, datasets, and other opportunities that support COVID-19 research.
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FAQs
Animals / Human Subjects
Continuing Obligations
Remote Work Environments
Research Recovery Planning (NEW)
Salary
Travel
Working with Sponsored Programs and PAFO
Additional Considerations
Other Questions
You can find contacts for individual offices in the Research Support Directory, or email the Office of Research.