Resuming Research

Stage 2 Process for Resuming Research

*Under Brown Campus Activity Level 1, Brown Stage 2 Research Resumption remains in effect* [Effective Nov. 18, 2020]

The goal of Stage 2 is to resume all laboratory-based research that can be conducted pursuant to government, public health, and University guidelines and is consistent with building density constraints and other COVID-19 necessitated precautions and restrictions. Faculty who have submitted and received approval for lab plans in Stage 1 must update these plans if the research will incorporate Stage 2 parameters, such as additional personnel or increase in number of people working in the lab at the same time. Faculty not previously approved in Stage 1 should provide a Lab Density Sheet (link to template) and a Justification narrative to their department manager and chair, who will submit it to OVPR for approval.

Key Resources:

Stage 2 Resuming Research Guidance - updated 12/4/20 with spring semester details. Please read this entire document carefully before submitting your request.
- Stage 2 Job Aid
- Stage 2 Google Form For Department/Center Manager Submission

Stage 2 Resuming Field Research
- Field Research Request Google Form
Essential Research Visitor Policy
- Essential Research Visitor Google Form
Core Research Facilities External Users Guidelines
MRI Facility
- Requests to resume ongoing use of the MRF must be approved by both OVPR and the MRF. See requirements in Section VIII of the Stage 2 Resuming Research Guidance.
Non Lab, Academic and Administrative Space Return to Campus Requests Information
COVID-19 Campus Safety Policy
- Supervisor Procedures in case of COVID-19 Exposure
Research Continuity Committee Notes
Example Approved Resuming Research Plans

Research at Brown

Stage 2 Process for Resuming Research

Key Resources:

Stage 2 Resuming Research Guidance - updated 12/4/20 with spring semester details. Please read this entire document carefully before submitting your request.

Stage 2 Job Aid

Stage 2 Google Form For Department/Center Manager Submission

Stage 2 Resuming Field Research

Field Research Request Google Form

Essential Research Visitor Policy

Essential Research Visitor Google Form

Core Research Facilities External Users Guidelines

MRI Facility

Requests to resume ongoing use of the MRF must be approved by both OVPR and the MRF. See requirements in Section VIII of the Stage 2 Resuming Research Guidance.

Non Lab, Academic and Administrative Space Return to Campus Requests Information

COVID-19 Campus Safety Policy

Supervisor Procedures in case of COVID-19 Exposure

Research Continuity Committee Notes

Example Approved Resuming Research Plans

Additional Resources:

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