Updated January 24, 2021

As part of the larger university effort to plan for the possible arrival and containment of the coronavirus COVID-19, the Vice President for Research & Innovation is committed to assisting Miami's research community. This page will be updated as the situation evolves and new information becomes available.

Steps for researchers to take immediately

• Monitor yourself for signs of illness and stay home if you are sick. Specifically, you should:
  • Take your temperature daily and stay home if you have a temperature at or above 100.4 degrees;
  • Stay home if you have a new continuous cough, sore throat, generalized muscle pain, loss of or change to sense of smell or taste, unusual fatigue, chills, or shortness of breath.
• Practice social distancing. Reduce meetings, use Webex or other videoconferencing tools, work in shifts, or work remotely when possible. If personnel must share space, make sure they maintain 6 feet of distance.
• Enhance cleaning of shared instruments and surfaces, including phones, lab equipment, benches, and doorknobs. Choose a disinfectant that is safe and appropriate for the item being cleaned.
• Wash hands frequently for at least 20 seconds. This is how long it takes to sing "Happy Birthday" twice. (Tired of "Happy Birthday?" Try one of these songs.)
• Use the CampusClear app before you come to campus.

All researchers can view specific guidance and resources on the topics listed below. 

Guidance

• Continuity of research
• Continuing research
• Human subjects research
• Animal care and use
• Agency and COGR
• Allowability of costs
• Proposal submission
• Travel and in-person training and events

 

Many thanks to Washington University in St. Louis for allowing us to adapt their guidance for use at Miami.