Entries by Aj Cheline

New Foreign Research and Export Control

Due to Yolo County’s Shelter-in-Place Order and ongoing travel restrictions, several researchers have asked if is possible for a postdoctoral researcher, graduate student, or the researcher themselves, while located in a foreign country, to continue working on the objectives of sponsored research. There are three issues that must be addressed prior to commencing work on sponsored research […]

Request to Utilize Core Facilities during Campus COVID-19 Phases NOT CURRENT

updated May 11, 2020 Office of Research Request for Authorization to Utilize Core Facilities During Campus “Shelter-in-Place” Phases (NOT CURRENT from May 11, 2020 – campus is currently in Phase 1X). See Core Facility Access Review and Oversight Process for Covid-19: Phase 1X   Core Facility Ramp-up Process 20200424  (NOT CURRENT) Core Facility Ramp-up Request […]

Research Core Facilities Status during Covid-19 (updated Nov 10, 2020)

Campus Research Core Facilities remain committed to supporting research and to reducing the risk of person-to-person transmission during the COVID-19 outbreak.  See below for the current operational status and services. Phase 2 Researchers:  Contact the core facility for information about requesting access to or services from CRCF.  Core activity and acceptance of projects is subject […]

Charging Grants and Contracts (Including Salaries) During COVID-19

We are aware that there are many questions regarding salaries of graduate students, post-docs and junior faculty who depend on laboratory research during the shelter-in-place order. Although further information will be forthcoming, we anticipate considerable accommodation from the university and funding agencies.  The following summarizes the information that we have been able to gather so […]

Research Proposal and Award Operations During COVID-19 Pandemic

The Sponsored Programs Office remains operational and continues to process proposals and manage awards. Proposals, awards and outgoing subawards related to COVID-19 are being prioritized. To ensure COVID-19 related actions get prioritized, please ensure the following: Proposals: The PI must submit projects using Cayuse, include “COVID-19” in the project title, provide budget/budget justification and certify […]

Classification of Critical Research

Last Updated 4/1/2020 Due to the rapid spread of COVID-19, researchers have been instructed to ramp down any non-critical on-site research activities as of March 17, 2020. The applicable definition of critical research activities should include the following, but may be modified as needed by your Chairs, Directors, and Deans’ criteria: Research that must be maintained for […]