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Use of video conferencing platforms for interviews

What to use in place of face to face interviews - COVID-19

Our office has received several information requests about using virtual/online formats to take the place of previously planned (and IRB approved) in-person interviews conducted outside of campus....

Posted: March 11, 2020, 1:04 PM

Events update related to COVID-19

**EVENTS UPDATE** Following USM and UMBC guidance related to COVID-19, all on-campus events are canceled through April 6. Stay tuned in the coming weeks for further announcements from the...

Posted: March 11, 2020, 9:26 AM

Research Protections and Compliance Business Continuity

The ORPC staff want to reach out to our respective investigators regarding how the ORPC will continue with business continuity during campus closures resulting from emergencies.   The ORPC...

Posted: March 10, 2020, 4:33 PM

Before you Go...Travel reminders on Sponsored Awards

Per Uniform Guidance (200.474) travel costs charged directly to federal awards must be consistent with UMBC’s travel policy.  Charges are considered reasonable and allowable if there is...

Posted: March 6, 2020, 1:51 PM

NSF COVID-19 Information

NSF has issued a Dear Colleague Letter in response to the COVID-19 virus which can be found at: Dear Colleague Letter on the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)  Additionally they have...

Posted: March 6, 2020, 10:23 AM