Psychological and Brain Sciences Return to Research

Please review the PBS lab ramp up general guidelines. This document will continue to be updated as the situation and information evolve.

 PBS Lab Ramp-up General G​uidelines 8.25.21​ (UPDATED: 8/25​​/2021)

Please review the University's return to research guidelines.

Before returning to research you will need to complete the Coronavirus Awareness Training.

During the first time back to lab and before starting research, perform the EHS ramp-up checklist.

• Faculty, staff and students will receive a health screening email each day. Once submitted there will be a confirmation email stating the individual has approval (green check mark) to be on campus for the day or not (red X).  While all may receive the email each day, the survey need only be completed by those intending to gain access to the campus that day.  
  
• Supervisors, PIs or others may ask to see this email.  
• Individuals that are accessing campus also need to have a COVID test result on file with HR or student health.
  

Faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to report any positive COVID-19 test result via the COVID Positive Contact Form. If a research participant notifies you they have tested positive for covid- notify Student Health Services (Dr. Tim Dowling, tdowling@udel.edu).

​This Checklist is a tool to assist researchers in reviewing their research protocols prior to resuming in-person interactions with human subjects during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Procedure modification and adjustments needed to conduct in-person interactions must be in place, and approved by the IRB when required, prior to completing the Research Office online form requesting permission to return to campus. Before conducting human subject research in COVID-19 Phase 2-4 PIs must complete the Human Subject Research Checklist. These measures are in addition to the general guidance for the entire university.

• UD Cintas Uniform Program
• Please commonly check UD's research website concerning guidelines and procedures for research ramp-up, including how to apply for approval to return in each phase.
• Return to research under COVID-19
• Campus phased reopening guidelines
• Ensure all other lab safety trainings (e.g. chemical hygiene) are up to date. Look on BioRAFT to confirm this.