Mentoring & Advising During the Ramp-Up of Research and Scholarship
Mentoring and advising interactions shape daily and overall experiences for graduate students and postdocs, and they will be instrumental in advancing research and scholarship disrupted by COVID-19. As we begin planning for the ramp-up of research at BU, there are new guidelines available for how graduate students and postdocs and their faculty mentors/advisors can navigate […]
Collaborative Resources for COVID-19 Research
A running list of resources, datasets, and infrastructure that support COVID-19 related research. For funding opportunities: Visit this library of COVID-19 opportunities from InfoEd Global For more news & resources: Visit our research community’s COVID-19 Updates page BU Resources BU’s COVID-19 Research Projects Tracker (BU Kerberos log-in required) is a running list of research projects by BU faculty who are working to […]
Ordering PPE & Cleaning Supplies for Labs – May 20, 2020
Sourcing & Procurement strongly encourages labs, clinics, and centers to leverage BU’s preferred supplier channels for ongoing PPE and cleaning/disinfectant needs during the research recovery ramp-up. The following suppliers can be used, all of which have e-catalogs in the Terrier Marketplace: Fisher Scientific: Kathryn McLean Henry Schein: James Gonsalves WB Mason: Michael Khoury McMaster Carr: Carr Grainger: Marc Dunn If […]
Memo: Timeline for return to on-campus research and clinical work
TO: Boston University Faculty and Staff FROM: Gloria Waters, Vice President and Associate Provost for Research DATE: May 15, 2020 SUBJECT: Timeline for return to on-campus research and clinical work Last week I asked faculty to begin planning for the eventual resumption of on-campus research and clinical work. This unprecedented challenge will require a massive, […]
Webinar Recording: Research Recovery Town Hall, 5/12/20
In this webinar for the College of Arts & Sciences, recorded on May 12, 2020, Gloria Waters, Vice President and Associate Provost for Research, provides an overview of BU’s research recovery guidance and process. Dr. Waters is joined by Stan Sclaroff, Dean of Arts & Sciences; Michael Sorenson, Senior Associate Dean of the Faculty/Natural Sciences; K. […]
Important COVID Updates – Salaries, Documentation, New Awards and Communications
May 11, 2020 Memo to Principal Investigators and Research Administrators, The purpose of this memo is to update researchers and administrators on requirements for awards that have been impacted by the COVID-19 emergency. The Office of Management & Budget (OMB) released guidance on March 19th allowing a number of flexibilities for the research community including […]
Order PPE & Supplies for Research and Clinical Needs by May 15
TO: Charles River Campus Faculty PIs, Directors of University-wide Centers, and Directors of Clinical Centers FROM: Gloria Waters, Vice President and Associate Provost for Research DATE: May 8, 2020 SUBJECT: Order PPE & Supplies for Research and Clinical Needs by May 15 This week we began planning for the phased resumption of on-campus research and in-person healthcare […]
Memo: Summer Salary Request Forms Due May 15
TO: Charles River Campus Faculty, Deans, Associate Deans, and Financial Administrators FROM: Gloria Waters, Vice President and Associate Provost for Research Maureen O’Rourke, Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs DATE: April 21, 2020 SUBJECT: Summer Salary Request Forms Due May 15 As summer approaches, it’s once again time for Charles River Campus faculty with nine-month appointments […]
Memo: Planning for the Phased Resumption of On-campus Lab Research
TO: Boston University Faculty FROM: Gloria Waters, Vice President and Associate Provost for Research DATE: May 6, 2020 SUBJECT: Planning for the Phased Resumption of On-campus Laboratory Research Two months into the COVID-19 pandemic, we are beginning to look ahead to the eventual resumption of Boston University’s on-campus research. This return to research laboratories will […]
Now Available: NSF-approved Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending Support
Dear Colleagues: We are pleased to announce the availability of both NSF-approved formats for the Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending Support sections of National Science Foundation (NSF) proposals that fall under the revised Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) (NSF 20-1) (see the February 6, 2020 webinar for complete details on all […]