Research Revealed: Phased Return to Labs + New Funding Opportunities
May 2020 | Information & Support for the BU Research Community Insider Insights Restarting operations for 4,000+ researchers and 1,681 labs will require a massive, coordinated effort as research groups adapt their work to allow for reduced density, physical distancing, and rapidly implementable contingency plans. Read more A comprehensive database of COVID-19 publications (National Institutes of Health) A platform offering […]
Research Revealed: COVID-19 Updates for Researchers
March 2020 | Information & Support for the BU Research Community Insider Insights Our COVID-19 page is updated daily with resources to support researchers and administrators through the pandemic, including coronavirus research funding, grant FAQs, and guidance for donating supplies to our BU colleagues on the front line. An open data set for research on COVID-19 (Allen Institute for AI) Tools for […]
DOD Response to “Suggested Deadline Extensions”
Please see note below from the DOD Basic Research Office seeking feedback on “suggested deadline extensions.” We are aware that the Office of Naval Research in particular is not honoring yesterday’s OMB guidance regarding flexibility for research not performed as a result of the pandemic. We are working with our association colleagues to register our […]
COVID-19 Communication from ASC
Dear Principal Investigators and Research Teams, We are following up on the memo sent out by the Office of Research (COVID-19 Update on Research Activity) related to preparing your laboratory to adapt to the impact of disruptions related to COVID-19. According to the guidance from the Office of Research, research involving critical data collection activities […]
Memo: COVID-19 Update on Research Activity
TO: Charles River Campus Faculty, Staff, and Graduate Students FROM: Gloria Waters, Vice President and Associate Provost of Research Kate Mellouk, Associate Vice President, Research Compliance Pamela Richmond, IRB Director, Charles River Campus DATE: March 16, 2020 SUBJECT: COVID-19 Update on Research Activity We are writing as a follow-up to our message of March 10 […]
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 […]
Research Revealed: Broaden Your Impact
February 2020 | Information & Support for the BU Research Community Insider Insights Many faculty consider it a part of their mission to put their research in the hands of the people who need it most. Here are six practical steps you can take this semester to make your research accessible outside of academia. Read more […]
Practical Steps to Broaden Your Research Impact
Boston University does research that matters. Many faculty consider it a part of their mission to make their work accessible to people outside their discipline. But translating complex science and scholarship into something the general public can actually use? That takes time, practice, intention, and in some cases formal support or training. Whether you’re interested […]
Research Revealed: Fearless Faculty + New Funding Opportunities
November 2019 | Information & Support for the BU Research Community Insider Insights In 2019, Boston University faculty traveled from the ends of the earth to the edge of space, tackling everything from gun violence to climate change to cybersecurity. Here are 12 discoveries we can’t stop talking about. Read more A community engagement starter pack for scientists (Nature) […]
Research Revealed: PR tips, lab notebooks, energy-efficient freezers
October 2019 | Information & Support for the BU Research Community Insider Insights Sparking a National Dialogue on Mental Health. In August, BU public health researchers Sarah Lipson and Julia Raifman published a first-of-its-kind mental health study that made waves on social media and in traditional outlets. Learn about their PR strategy How Questrom’s Mark Williams teamed up with […]