Information for researchers
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- Precautions for the K-State research community
- Preparing to Reopen Your Research Program
- Committee Guidance on Protocol Approvals
- Considerations for Human and Animal subjects research
- Considerations for Environmental Health & Safety
- Federal Guidance for Grants & Contracts
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Public Health Precautions for the K-State research community
Preparing to Reopen Your Research Program
Since our research labs, sites, studios, and facilities have now been shut down for six to eight weeks, we need to conduct a careful and thoughtful reawakening process in order to resume operations while being mindful of health and safety guidelines and compliant with State and University reopening plans.
There is detailed information and background on the framework that has been developed guiding our reawakening research plan. This document shows how reopening of research aligns with the phases of the university plan. Considerations for ramp-up planning are laid out.
Committee Guidance on Protocol Approvals
IACUC
- Full committee meetings will be held on an as needed/case-by-case basis.
- All protocol reviews will continue as normal except for those that must go to full committee.
- Meetings will be held by Zoom virtual meeting until the committees are able to conduct in person meetings.
IBC
- Full committee meetings will be held on an as needed/case-by-case basis.
- All protocol reviews will continue as normal except for those that must go to full committee.
- Meetings will be held by Zoom virtual meeting until the committees are able to conduct in person meetings.
IRB
- Full committee meetings will be held on an as needed/case-by-case basis.
- All protocol reviews will continue as normal except for those that must go to full committee.
- Meetings will be held by Zoom virtual meeting until the committees are able to conduct in person meetings.
Additional Considerations for Animal or Human Subjects Research
- Is the location of the study remaining open and available for participants to be present?
- Has the location implemented any procedures for human subjects to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus that will affect participation in your study or the ability of your study to proceed?
- Does your protocol require in-person participation? Can it be modified for remote participation?
- Does your protocol require in-person monitoring? Can it be modified for remote monitoring?
- Should your participants be screened for the novel coronavirus as part of your inclusion/exclusion criteria?
- Would your data or results be affected if your participants had to self-quarantine or if they contracted coronavirus?
- Does your protocol for animal husbandry and management require regular monitoring?
- Review protocols and your operation plan with CMG: dmarlow@k-state.edu.
Any modifications made to IRB, IBC, or IACUC protocols as a result of preparation for the coronavirus need to be submitted to the URCO at comply@k-state.edu and approved before implementation.
If you have any questions, please contact us at comply@k-state.edu.
PreAward Services
The PreAward Services staff will continue to provide normal proposal services, including submission, as well as continue to process awards and agreements and negotiate contracts to ensure the continued on-boarding of new and continuing project awards, but will be doing so largely through telework until late in the reawakening process.
The OVPR website includes staff contact information. However, in lieu of leaving voice-mail messages for a specific staff member, you are encouraged to send a direct email to them, or to research@k-state.edu, which is monitored by multiple individuals.
Additional Considerations for Environmental Health and Safety
EHS Face Mask Safety Training must be taken before personnel return to campus.
Other safety issues are covered in the checklists (pdf) and EHS must be notified of lab reopening.
For notifications/questions for EHS, or to report locations of unstable materials, please contact Christina Aguilera, cmaguilera@k-state.edu
Federal Guidance (updated July 23, 2020)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Information for NIH Applicants and Recipients
- Temporary, Emergency Situations Due to COVID-19 and Application Scores Received During Peer Review 4/21/20
National Science Foundation (NSF)
- NSF Implementation of OMB Memorandum M-20-17 (4/2/20)
- NSF Letter to Community Regarding COVID-19
- Coronavirus Information
- Impact on Existing Deadline Dates
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) for National Science Foundation (NSF) Proposers and Awardees
- Dear Colleague Letter: Provisioning Advanced Cyberinfrastructure to Further Research on the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- NSF Guidance for Major Facilities and Contracts Regarding COVID-19
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) for Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Sites, Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) Sites, International Research Experiences for Students (IRES) Sites, and Similar Activities (PDF) (3/31/20)
- NSF Implementation of OMB Memorandum M-20-20 entitled, “Repurposing Existing Federal Financial Assistance Programs and Awards to Support the Emergency Response to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)” (4/9/20)
- Statement on NSF Proposal Deadlines (6/16/20)
- NSF Implementation of OMB Memorandum M-20-26 (PDF) (6/25/20)
White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
- M-20-18: Managing Federal Contract Performance Issues Associated with the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) (3/20/20)
- M-20-17: Administrative Relief for Recipients and Applicants of Federal Financial Assistance Directly Impacted by the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) due to Loss of Operations (3/19/20)
- M-20-11: Administrative Relief for Recipients and Applicants of Federal Financial Assistance Directly Impacted by the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) (3/9/20)
- M-20-20: Repurposing Existing Federal Financial Assistance Programs and Awards to Support the Emergency Response to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) (PDF) (4/9/20)
- OMB M-20-26: Extension of Administrative Relief for Recipients and Applicants of Federal Financial Assistance Directly Impacted by the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) due to Loss of Operations (6/18/20)
Council on Governmental Relations (COGR)
- FAQs Regarding COVID-19's Impact on Federal Awards
- Institutional and Agency Responses to COVID-19 and Additional Resources
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
- USAID COVID-19 Partner Guidance
- Administrative Relief for Recipients and Applicants of Federal Financial Assistance Directly Impacted by the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Questions related to specific awards with USAID should be directed to the relevant Contracting or Agreement Officer. If you have more general questions, they should be sent to TF2020-COVID19@usaid.gov.
- COVID-19 GUIDANCE FOR IMPLEMENTING PARTNERS
- AAPD 20-03: Paid leave under Section 3610 of the CARES Act
U.S. Department of Education
- COVID-19 ("Coronavirus") Information and Resources for Schools and School Personnel
- Fact Sheet: Select Questions Related to Use of Department of Education Grant Funds During the Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (PDF) (4/8/20)
Office of Justice Programs (DOJ)
- OJP Grantee Update #1 COVID-19 Impacts (3/16/20)
- Guidance to Award Recipients Impacted by COVID-19: Short Term Relief for Various Administrative, Financial Management, and Audit Requirements (3/21/20)
National Security Agency (NSA)
Department of Energy (DOE)
- Accommodating Interruptions from Coronavirus Disease 2019 (3/13/20)
- DOE-NNSA Financial Assistance Guidance to Contacting Officers (including for Cooperative Agreements) (PDF) (4/1/20)
- DOE-NNSA Implementation of OMB Memorandum M-20-17 (PDF) (4/1/20)
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
- Assistant Administrator for Procurement Message on Coronavirus (3/10/20)
- NASA COVID -19 For Grantees
- NASA Implementation of OMB Memorandum M-20-17 (Undated)
- Grants and Research during the COVID-19 Epidemic (3/25/20)
- Memo to Contractors (Guidance Sent to Contractors, Subject to Change, 3/24/20)
- COVID-19 Impact to NASA SBIR/STTR Program (3/20/20)
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)
- Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) about COVID-19 (Coronavirus) for DARPA Performers (3/19/20)
- COVID-19 Guidance USD(R&E)
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- NIFA Deadline Extensions due to COVID-19
- NIFA FAQS for Grantees
- Memorandum authorizing COVID 19 flexibilities pursuant to OMB Memorandum M-20-17 (3/27/20)
United States Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity
- USAMRAA’s COVID-19 FAQs
- USAMRAA’s Supplemental Guidance on Administrative Flexibilities for Grants and Cooperative Agreements in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic (3/25/20)
- USAMRAA Animal Research Guidance (3/19/20)
- FAQs on COVID-19's Impact to Human Subjects Research
Department of Defense (DOD)
- Frequently Asked Questions for DOD Research Proposers and Awardees Impacted by the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) (3/24/20)
- ALLOW EXEMPTIONS FOR DOD FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE RECIPIENTS AFFECTED BY THE LOSS OF OPERATIONAL CAPACITY AND INCREASED COSTS DUE TO THE
- COVID-19 CRISIS
- COVID-19 FAQs for Grant Applicants and Recipients (3/26/20)
- Department of Defense Guidance on the Use of Cloth Face Coverings (PDF) (4/5/20)
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- FDA Guidance on Conduct of Clinical Trials of Medical Products during COVID-19 Pandemic
- FDA - Flexibilities Available to Applicants and Recipients of Federal Financial Assistance Affected by COVID-19 (3/26/20)
Department of Health and Human Services
Department of the Air Force
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
- Information for CDC Applicants and Recipients of CDC Funding (3/23/20)
- Flexibilities Available to Applicants and Recipients of Federal Financial Assistance Affected by COVID-19 (3/23/20)
- General Funding and Grants Frequently Asked Questions (3/23/20)
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
National Endowment for the Humanities
Office of Naval Research (ONR)
National Endowment for the Arts
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Department of Interior
- COVID-19 Updates for Financial Assistance Recipients (Undated, Refers Grantees to M-20-11 and M-20-17)
- Administrative relief for National Park Service (NPS) applicants and recipients affected by COVID-19 (PDF)
Department of Labor
- Contracts for Coronavirus Relief Efforts (3/17/20)
Department of State
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