Guidance Provided on Research Operations

From the Research & Economic Development: Consistent with the UNC System’s directive to reduce campus population density, faculty, staff, and students are strongly encouraged to work remotely and to engage in social distancing practices when conducting on-campus research.  As of Mar. 17, access to campus research facilities, including laboratories and buildings, are restricted to authorized personnel with key or card-swipe access. In anticipation, PIs are asked to develop and implement research continuity plans that limit on-campus activities to those who are critical to maintaining vital research assets, experiments, and data collections. Plans should be filed with the supervising department or unit and should focus on preserving and advancing existing lines of research, keeping research team members safe, and ensuring facilities and resources are secure. PIs are encouraged to consider the following questions when developng their plan.  For more information, please visit Research & Economic Development.  For questions, call the RED Hotline at 704-687-8428.