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    COVID-19 Is No Longer an Official Emergency. Is That the Right Call?

    May 10, 2023
    The US COVID-19 public health emergency declaration is ending. Is the COVID pandemic finally over? Is the decision premature? And who will it affect the most?
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    COVID-19 Photo Contest Winners Capture Moments of Joy, Sorrow, Meaning in Crisis

    May 2, 2024
    Life in the Age of a Pandemic competition a reminder of impact of empty shelves, masking, and socially distanced celebrations
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    COVID-19 Research FAQs: Additional Considerations

    May 20, 2020
    Q: How can I order equipment or supplies to my home address while working remotely? Refer to Sourcing & Procurement guidance: https://www.bu.edu/sourcing/covid-19-updatesShoppers should continue to follow IS&T and BU Sourcing & Procurement guidelines and order from one of our contracted IT suppliers for computers and peripherals. We encourage the use of the Terrier Marketplace where IS&T […]
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    COVID-19 Research FAQs: Animals / Human Subjects

    May 20, 2020
    See also:CRC IRB Guidance: https://www.bu.edu/research/2020/03/11/irb-coronavirus/BUMC IRB Guidance: http://www.bumc.bu.edu/irb/faqs-impact-of-covid-19-on-human-subjects-research/Animal Science Center Guidance: https://www.bu.edu/research/2020/03/26/animal-science-center-covid/ Q: How should research labs focused on human subjects research prepare for the impact of COVID-19?Given Boston University and State of Massachusetts public health directives, Charles River Campus researchers must make alternative plans for projects that involve in-person interactions with research participants. In-person interactions with participants should only occur […]
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    COVID-19 Research FAQs: Continuing Obligations

    May 20, 2020
    Q: Will NIH accept late progress reports and financial reports where delays are due to the effects of COVID-19?NIH issued Guide Notice NOT -OD – 20-086 on March 12: If you are unable to complete and submit a financial and RPPR by the scheduled due date, due to the effects of COVID-19, please contact your SP RA for late progress reports […]
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    COVID-19 Research FAQs: Fringe Rate

    June 10, 2020
    Q: How does BU normally set its fringe benefit rates with the federal government?Fringe benefits are non-salary costs associated with compensation for employees, including health and retirement plans. On a biannual basis, BU sets its fringe benefit rates for two-year periods to allocate fringe benefit costs on federal grants. BU estimates fringe benefit rates at […]
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    COVID-19 Research FAQs: Remote Work Environments

    May 20, 2020
    Q: How should research labs prepare for the impact of COVID-19? According to a 3/23 memo from Provost Morrison: “Boston University research laboratories should stop normal operations and shift to basic maintenance only, ensuring safety and preserving future capabilities, other than COVID-19 research and essential biomedical research that cannot be stopped at this time. Only critical maintenance procedures that […]
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    COVID-19 Research FAQs: Salary

    May 20, 2020
    Q: What do I need to know about COVID disruptions to work and "idle time"?Refer to this May 11, 2020 Memo about idle time documentation and funding.Q: How do I submit Personnel Activity Reports (PARs) while working remotely?The PAR deadline is Friday, April 10th.  We always accept electronic signatures but starting Thursday, March 12th through Friday, […]
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    COVID-19 Research FAQs: Travel

    May 20, 2020
    See also: FAQs on business travel (including links to BU preferred travel agencies, current travel advisories, airlines, etc.)Q: Are travel cancellation costs due to COVID-19 allowable as direct charges to sponsored projects?Through the release of NOT-OD-20-86, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has stated nonrefundable costs associated with grant-related travel that has been canceled due to COVID-19 may be charged […]
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    COVID-19 Research FAQs: Working with Sponsored Programs and PAFO

    May 20, 2020
    Are Sponsored Programs and Post Award Financial Operations staff working?Yes. Sponsored Programs (SP) and Post Award Financial Operations (PAFO) staff are all working remotely. They are receiving emails and calls to their office phones are being forwarded to their cell phones. Proposals are being submitted daily and are the priority of SP. Mail is being […]

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