Join the Fight Against COVID-19
In light of the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, researchers at Harvard University and Boston University have developed a short web-based survey to gather information on coronavirus disease and social distancing behaviors from the general U.S. adult population. The results from this survey aim to produce timely, rapid results that will inform the policy response to the disease. The survey […]
Announcement: Call for COVID-19 Research & Ideas
While Boston University has taken measures to ramp down non-essential laboratory research in response to the pandemic, we are also mobilizing new research to expand the work of our faculty, labs, and centers doing work related to COVID-19. We ask that faculty members with relevant research in the works, expertise to contribute, or ideas for addressing the […]
Memo: Animal Science Center Update on COVID-19, 3/23
Dear Researcher, As stated in the March 23 message from the Office of the Provost, the Animal Science Center is asking all BU Investigators and Research Labs to end all non-critical work involving animals. ASC will be operating only to provide basic animal husbandry and veterinary oversight (feed, water, cage change, enrichment provision, wean/separation, veterinary […]
Announcement: New COVID-19 Funding Opportunities
BU Federal Relations and the Office of Research have compiled a listing of funding calls specific to COVID-19 research. This listing is updated regularly, so please bookmark and check back frequently.
Sponsor Guidance and Agency Responses to COVID-19
Updated December 2, 2020 We will continue to add links to this list as new information becomes available. For foundation guidance: Download this matrix of foundation policies For funding opportunities: View our COVID-19 Funding Opportunities tracker For more news & resources: Visit our research community’s COVID-19 Updates page GUIDANCE BY AGENCY (ALPHABETICAL) A-F Administration for Children and Families […]
Lab Support from Environmental Health & Safety – 3/20 Update
Environmental Health & Safety will remain open to provide assistance to our research laboratories during this time. EHS staff are continuing to work with our labs as they implement plans to reduce their research activities, limit work with hazardous materials, and not start up new research processes. EHS will also continue to advise labs as […]
Memo: Preparation for Potential Cessation of In-Person On-Campus Research
TO: Boston University Faculty, Staff, Graduate Students, and Postdocs FROM: Gloria Waters, Vice President and Associate Provost for Research DATE: March 21, 2020 SUBJECT: Essential On-Campus Research and Preparation for Potential Cessation of In-Person On-Campus Research We have previously asked researchers on both the Charles River and Medical Campuses to minimize laboratory activity to the […]
NASA Grants Guidance
BU has received the following guidance about NASA grants and deadlines in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, as of March 20, 2020: Funding for individual investigator awards will be impacted. NASA is making modifications to ROSES 2020 program elements and will announce future modifications on NSPRIES. At this point, SMD has determined the following opportunities […]
Donate Personal Protective Equipment
Dear Researchers, There is a shortage on campus of personal protective equipment (PPE), such as masks, disposable gloves and gowns, N95 respirators, and face shields. While we understand that some of you may have desires to help and donate PPE supplies to others outside of Boston University and Boston Medical Center, both of our institutions […]
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 […]