COVID-19: UB Research Guidance

The University at Buffalo is monitoring the COVID-19 (the disease caused by the novel coronavirus) situation carefully and is taking proactive and prudent measures to ensure the health and safety of the UB community in accordance with the guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

5/19/20 UB Research Ramp-up Plan

Research and Economic Development has been working in conjunction with faculty and staff collaborators throughout the University to develop an operational plan to resume research on campus.

COVID-19 UB PPE Guidance

COVID-19 Funding Opportunities

COVID-19 SPIN Guidance

Guidance for Sponsored Projects during COVID-19

Research Administration Sponsor Specific

Sponsored program guidance regarding COVID-19 varies by sponsor. Below are some resources and FAQs from various sponsors.

General Federal Guidance

Office of Management and Budget

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) EXPIRES 9/30/2020
M-20-23: Aligning Federal Agency Operations with the National Guidelines for Opening Up America Again (4/20/20)
M-20-22: Preserving the Resilience of the Federal Contracting Base in the Fight Against the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) (4/17/20)
M-20-21: Implementation Guidance for Supplemental Funding Provided in Response to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) (4/10/20)
M-20-20: Repurposing Existing Federal Financial Assistance Programs and Awards to Support the Emergency Response to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) (4/9/20) RESCINDED 6/18/2020
M-20-18: Managing Federal Contract Performance Issues Associated with the Novel Coronoavirus (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Federal Financial Assistance Directly Impacted by the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) due to Loss of Operations (3/19/20) RESCINDED 6/18/2020
M-20-11: Administrative Relief for Recipients and Applicants of Federal Financial Assistance Directly Impacted by the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) (3/9/20) EXPIRES 7/26/2020

Federal Sponsor Guidance

NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH (NIH)

National Science Foundation (NSF)

Coronavirus Information – main page (continually updated)
FAQs Relating to NSF's Implementation of OMB Memorandum M-20-26 (7/20/20)
NSF Implementation of OMB Memorandum M-20-26 (6/25/20)
NSF Implementation of OMB Memorandum M-20-20 (4/10/20)
NSF Implementation of OMB Memorandum M-20-17 (continuously updated)
NSF Guidance on the Effects of COVID-19 on Vertebrate Animal Research (4/10/20)
NSF Guidance on the Effects of COVID-19 on Human Subjects Research (4/8/20)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) for National Science Foundation (NSF) Proposers and Awardees (continually updated)
Impact on Existing Deadline Dates (3/27/20)
Important Notice No. 146: NSF Letter to Community Regarding COVID-19 (3/23/20)
NSF Guidance for Major Facilities and Contracts Regarding COVID‐19 (3/9/20)

Department of Defense

Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (DHHS) (OTHER THAN NIH)

Administration for Children and Families (ACF)

Information Memorandum: IM-ACF-OA-2020-01: ACF grant flexibilities in conducting human service activities related to or affected by COVID-19 (3/30/20)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Information for CDC Applicants and Recipients of CDC Funding

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)

COVID-19 Grantee Frequently Asked Questions

SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (SAMHSA)

COVID-19 Information for SAMHSA Discretionary Grant Recipients

Department of Energy

Coronavirus Hub (continually updated)
ARPA-E Guidance for Non-Productive Labor Charges Attributable to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (6/22/20)
ARPA-E Actions Owing to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (4/3/20)
COVID-19 Guidance for Financial Assistance Actions (3/30/20)
Accommodating Interruptions from Coronavirus Disease 2019 (3/13/20)

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Coronavirus Information – NASA Coronavirus Response Information (continually updated)
NASA Implementation of OMB Memorandum M-20-17 (undated)
Science Mission Directorate (SMD) FAQ on Grants and Research during the COVID-19 Epidemic (3/31/20)
Memorandum for NASA Contractor Community (3/24/20)
COVID-19 Impact to NASA SBIR/STTR Program (3/20/20)
Assistant Administrator for Procurement Message on Coronavirus (3/10/20)

Other Federal Agencies

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)

Department of Transportation (DOT)

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Deadline Extension for Federal Transit Administration Competitive Grant Programs (3/27/20)

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

RAIN-2020-G02: EPA Frequent Questions on Grant Issues in Response to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Public Health Emergency (3/27/20)

Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)

Information for IMLS Grant Applicants and Awardees

National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)

NEA Newsletter Regarding COVID-19 (3/18/20)

National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)

FAQs and Information for Applicants and Grantees in response to COVID-19 (continuously updated)
Information on NEH and COVID-19 (3/16/20)

United States Agency for International Development (USAID)

Memorandum authorizing COVID 19 flexibilities pursuant to OMB Memorandum M-20-17 (3/27/20)

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - National Institute of Food and Agriculture

United States Department of Education (USDE) and Institute of Education Sciences (IES)

COVID-19 ("Coronavirus") Information and Resources for Schools and School Personnel; see Additional Resources section for USDE and IES grant guidance
FAQs for Competitive Grant Programs Administered by the Office of Postsecondary Education
this guidance is geared towards specific questions regarding Student Service and the Institutional Service grant programs, though some general guidance is also provided.

COVID-19: UB Research Guidance

Guidance for Sponsored Projects during COVID-19

General Federal Guidance

Office of Management and Budget

Federal Sponsor Guidance

NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH (NIH)

National Science Foundation (NSF)

Department of Defense

Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)

US Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA)

Department of Air Force

Air Force Research Lab/Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFRL/AFOSR)

Office of Naval Research (ONR)

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (DHHS) (OTHER THAN NIH)

Administration for Children and Families (ACF)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)

SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (SAMHSA)

Department of Energy

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Other Federal Agencies

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)

Department of Transportation (DOT)

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)

National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)

National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)

United States Agency for International Development (USAID)

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - National Institute of Food and Agriculture

United States Department of Education (USDE) and Institute of Education Sciences (IES)

Non-Federal Sponsor Guidance

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION (AHA)

Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)

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