For comprehensive guidance on conducting research during COVID-19, visit best practices and FAQs, visit the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research website.
The site covers:
- Continuity planning
- Environmental Health and Safety
- Proposal Submission
- Human Subjects research
- Agency and CGR guidance
- Travel and visitors
- Animal care and use
- Allowability of costs
- In-person trainings and events
Conducting COVID-19 research?
The ICTS is coordinating WashU COVID-19 research to provide logistical support and help ensure rapid and successful completion of studies. Research teams planning COVID-19 studies should submit a description of their work.
COVID-19 literature review
Washington University medical and graduate students are summarizing emerging academic research on COVID-19 in the hopes that doctors can find resources more quickly.
Visit COVID-19 literature review »
COVID-19 research at WashU Med
Researchers are studying virus behavior and structure, designing vaccines and conducting clinical trials. Visit the Response section for the latest research updates and results.
Visitors
Visit the Visitors page for the current policy on visitors in research spaces.
Research announcements
The Institute of Clinical and Translational Sciences, with support from The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital, has awarded nearly $440,000 to 11 faculty members for COVID-19 research.
The Institute of Clinical and Translational Sciences, with support from The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital, has awarded nearly $440,000 to 11 faculty members for COVID-19 research.
At this time we are planning to move the Medical Campus laboratory-based research from the orange level to the yellow level next Friday, June 26 at the earliest.
Washington University Institute of Clinical and Translational Sciences is coordinating Washington University COVID-19 research to provide logistical support. Research teams planning COVID-19 studies should submit a description of their work.
The dean and chancellor outline WashU Med’s research efforts on COVID-19
For trainees and their mentors: Trainees must request “essential personnel” designation through the dean’s office to remain involved in on-campus research activities.
Due to severe disruptions in academic career progress imposed by pandemic conditions, the tenure probationary period will be tolled (paused) for one year.
An overview of requirements for research continuity plans, including what to include and how to prepare for possible contingencies during COVID-19
A new COVID-19 research governance structure coordinates research activities with patient care, and prioritizes studies that require biospecimens, data resources and access to patients.
Jennifer Lodge addresses the research community about the new normal during COVID-19.
Trainees in research labs/groups must request “essential personnel” designation through the dean’s office if they wish to be involved in on-campus research activities.