Important links and documentation in relation to a phased resumption of university research activities that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic can be found below.
IMPORTANT: New Updates Concerning Research Activities:
- For the most up-to date information, visit the COVID-19 FAQ (Updated March 25, 2021): https://research.utoronto.ca/covid-19
- Human Research Ethics - Review of Face-To-Face and Off-Campus (March 22, 2021)
- General memo from Professor Lori Ferris RE: implications of the Ontario Provincial Emergency on research activities (January 15, 2021): https://research.utoronto.ca/implications-ontario-provincial-emergency-research-activities
- Human participant research-specific update (January 15, 2021): https://research.utoronto.ca/implication-ontario-state-emergency-research-involving-human-participants
- Implication of the Lock Down Measures in Toronto & Peel on Research Activities (November 22, 2020)
ADDENDUM TO ABOVE MEMOS: Researchers currently in other regions or countries conducting REB-approved in-person research, may continue, as long as they follow all applicable local public health directives and safety measures. If you have any questions/concerning regarding safety while conducting in-person research, please contact EHS.office@utoronto.ca.
Please note, research and associated research staff in Grey Zone regions may not travel at this time to other regions or countries to conduct field research activities without a risk assessment being conducted by Occupational Health and Safety prior to travel; please contact EHS.office@utoronto.ca for further information and guidance. Final approval will be provided by the divisional research restart process, where there will need to be a justification for essential travel and essential research. If approved, please note, field researchers must ensure they are aware of and abide by any travel restrictions and local public health requirements at their research host location.
UTSC Research Restart Documentation:
UTSC Access Request Documentation:
Division of the Vice-President Research & Innovation documentation to guide the recovery and adaptation of research:
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Principles for Research Recovery & Adaptation (Updated March 22, 2021)
- Approach for Research Recovery & Adaptation (Updated March 22, 2021)
- Guideline for Reopening Research Spaces (Updated March 22, 2021)
- U of T Guidance for the Recovery of Human Research During the COVID-19 Pandemic (Updated March 22, 2021)
Division of the Vice-President & Provost guidelines:
- Joint Provostial and Human Resources Guideline on Non‐Medical Masks (Updated March 3, 2021)
School of Graduate Studies (SGS) Research Re-Engagement:
Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Resources:
- COVID-19 General Workplace Guideline (GWG)
- Standard UofT COVID-19 signage templates are now available through the EHS webpage (https://ehs.utoronto.ca/covid-19-information/) under the UofT posters for COVID-19 section. PIs and Lab Managers can print their own signs for usage in their labs.For bulk orders and floor decals, please send requests to ehs.utsc@utoronto.ca and EHS will work closely with the print shop on getting them printed.
- COVID19 Awareness Video for Research Laboratories
Wellness Resources:
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Support and Advice for Employees During COVID-19 Webpage
- The main page to access wellness supports for COVID-19 specific resources
- sections on mental and emotional wellness
- specific resources on anxiety, depression, stress, resilience and coping skills
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Wellness and Work from Home Toolkit
- A work from home toolkit to assist with mental, physical, social and team wellness
- support for those working in isolation or in quarantine
- sections on productivity, ergonomics and technology
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Employee and Family Assistance Program
- counselling, coaching and support available 24/7
- extensive online resources including tip sheets and online self-paced courses
- specialized help available for anxiety, depression, stress and developing resilience/coping skills
- COVID-19 and The Impact on Your Mental Health (Webinar Recording)
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Wellness Calendar
- topics include mental, physical, social and financial wellness
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The Wellness Hub
- central source for all wellness services, supports, and resources available to employees across the three campuses and by a range of internal and external providers
Should you have any questions, please contact:
Dr. Anika Mifsud (SSHRC and related grants), OVPRI Research Administration Officer
Jason Darby (NSERC, CIHR and related grants), OVPRI Research Administration Officer