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).
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.
We are providing information and resources relating to research administration to assist in navigating the impact of the COVID -19 crisis on your sponsored activities. This information will be updated as new information is received.
UB’s research administration and support infrastructure is 100% operational with employees working remotely from alternative worksites.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, SPS has updated the process for submitting Payment forms to comply with UB’s Data Risk Classification Policy to ensure the security of Category 1-Restricted data.
Effective October 1, 2020, Payment forms should be submitted as a File Upload to the link provided below in the revised process. This will replace the UB Box Payments Folder.
Payment forms are defined as the following:
Process for submitting Interdepartmental Invoices (IDIs):
To accommodate remote work from alternative worksites Sponsored Projects Services will be adjusting (details coming soon). Please email OVPR.SPSMail@research.buffalo.edu if you require guidance.
Additional information on University Business Services status can be found on the Administrative Gateway.
Provides guidance regarding telecommuting requirements. Additionally, Research Foundation employees may obtain additional information from the RF Central HR FAQs.
Per OMB 20-17, Federal awarding agencies may allow recipients to continue to charge salaries and benefits to currently active Federal awards consistent with the recipients' policy of paying salaries (under unexpected or extraordinary circumstances) from all funding sources, Federal and non-Federal. The document, Continuation of Salaries and Fringe under unexpected or extraordinary circumstances, outlines the Research Foundation for SUNY’s policy during these circumstances.
The Research Foundation for SUNY has provided FAQs for employees to understand what options are available to them; these are updated as needed. Additionally, UB's Human Resources (HR) has provided information relating to the COVID-19 emergency and you should contact HR if you have questions.
If you are seeking guidance for a specific expenditure on a sponsored project, please reach out to your SPS Award Analyst to determine allowability.
As of close of business (COB) on 3/24/2020, the University at Buffalo’s non-essential research was placed into “hibernation.” Please review the information below to guide you when you should contact Human Resources (HR) for information and/or guidance related to project staff paid from sponsored activities.
Information is available on the Administrative Gateway site.
Many Federal and non-federal sponsors are providing extensions for proposal submissions. See Below under sponsor specific guidance regarding late submissions or sponsor extensions of deadlines.
The Clinical Research Office and Office of Research Compliance websites offer information on Human Subject research
Recent communication from VPRED, Venu Govindaraju, provides guidance surrounding essential research activities, including animal studies. Specific questions may be directed to vpr@research.buffalo.edu.
Notice: All non-essential research labs to close Monday, March 23rd
University Facilities experts are able to assist you regarding the laboratory environment. Look up the specific expert to help you.
CDC Travel Advisories are being updated and changed frequently. Travelers should visit the CDC's advisories website for the latest notices.
