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Updated guidance for conducting interviews - COVID-19

Using alternative platforms for in person interactions

The ORPC wanted to let investigators know we've updated guidance on several IRB web pages on how to conduct interviews using telephone and video conferencing while UMBC is functioning under...

Posted: March 25, 2020, 1:31 PM

On-Campus Research at UMBC during COVID-19

Dear Colleagues, As all of us adjust to the rapidly changing and unprecedented response to the escalating COVID-19 pandemic, we appreciate all you have been doing to help our students and our...

Posted: March 19, 2020, 10:39 AM

Continuing and conducting human subjects use research

As the university is moving forward with plans related to COVID-19, the OPRC staff reminds investigators to be careful and respectful of participants who decide to be involved in human subjects...

Posted: March 12, 2020, 10:02 AM

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

University of Utah Grant Writing Coaching Research Study

Designed to help researchers write successful NIH proposals

Are You Writing a New or Revised NIH or Similar Proposal? Get expert advice, feedback, and support from an intensive grant writing coaching group!  Apply Today! The NRMN MISSION is to provide...

Posted: March 10, 2020, 10:10 PM