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:
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Stage 2 Resuming Research Guidance - updated 12/4/20 with spring semester details. Please read this entire document carefully before submitting your request.
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Stage 2 Resuming Field Research
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Essential Research Visitor Policy
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Core Research Facilities External Users Guidelines
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MRI Facility
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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.
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Non Lab, Academic and Administrative Space Return to Campus Requests Information
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COVID-19 Campus Safety Policy
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Research Continuity Committee Notes
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Example Approved Resuming Research Plans
Additional Resources:
- Healthy Brown website
- FAQs: University Review Process of In-Person Research Activities
- Anonymous Reporting Hotline
- Positive COVID-19 Test Guidance for Research Labs
- Face Covering Guidelines
- Weekly EHS COVID-19 Compliance Walkthrough Results
- Requirements for Vendors, Contractors and Suppliers
- COVID-19 Updates for Research at Brown
- HRPP COVID-19 Guidance
- UHR: Return to Campus Plans and Guidelines
- Resuming Research FAQs - updated 6/23
- Resuming Research Town Hall recording: BioMed and SPH topics
- Resuming Research Town Hall recording: non-BioMed and non-SPH topics
- Support for Blended STEM Teaching and Research
- Sheridan Center resources for Teaching in Times of Disruption
- EH&S Checklist
- EH&S FAQs
- UHR: Brown Workforce COVID-19 page
- UHR: Department Process Steps for Employees at Higher Risk
- Student Accessibility Services
- CARE Ramp Up Guidance document
- COVID-19 contact for Postdocs
- COVID-19 FAQs for Postodcs
- Fall/Winter 2020 FAQs for Graduate Students
- Brown Shuttle
- CRUSH COVID RI contact tracing and symptom checker app information
- End of Fall Semester Resuming Research Campus Safety Update
- Campus building HVAC/air handling information: