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Many research institutions and universities have been impacted by COVID-19 related research disruption, and their staff oversaw stoppage of lab and field work since the beginning of the pandemic. At home, those who could transitioned to data analysis and writing. In other cases, studies meant to commence have not, unless related to COVID-19 and significant grant funds have already been spent on weeks of lab basic maintenance for specimens and equipment while closed.

Agencies assured researchers that salaries could be paid from federal grant funding, even though their work has been stopped, if paid in accordance with university policy.  However, progress for most research across the country has nearly ground to a halt. While we await Congress’ decision on whether to appropriate much needed additional funds, immediate grant management questions need answers.

On this webinar, we will review frequently asked questions and the government’s guidance on how to handle costs during the disruption and when scientists are able to recommence work. The webinar will cover:

• Compensation, furlough, and extensions
• Documentation of research personnel effort and COVID-19 related activities
• Documenting other COVID-19 related costs and flexibilities
• Agency specific guidance and legislative efforts, including environmental and health grant examples
• Maintaining good documentation on how the pandemic is impacting your specific grants

Many researchers will have to start their experiments over when they’re finally allowed back. For those in environmental studies, for example, agencies have tried to be supportive to keep certain studies active, but many projects stopped. According to agencies funding environmental research, protection and restoration nearly everyone must work from home, except those involving animals in facilities.