COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) and Sponsored Research
The Grants and Contacts Office (GCO) is closely following the coronavirus and its effects on sponsored projects. This webpage contains information about COVID-19 as it relates to the conduct of research and sponsored projects. Communications will be sent via email on the Research Listserve and this page will be updated as new information becomes available.
Availability of GCO Staff
The GCO is operating under normal business hours. Continue to contact your designated GCO contact person for any questions you have.
Allowability of Costs
The GCO is reviewing questions relating to the allowability of costs on sponsored projects associated with delays or disruptions due to the effects of COVID-19. Send questions to your designated GCO Grants Specialist.
Mount Sinai Policy
- Research Roadmap COVID-19 Guidance
- Sponsored Projects Finance (SPF) Flexibilities Available to Recipients of Federal Financial Assistance Affected by COVID-19
Funding Agency Guidance
The links below provide COVID-19 related guidance and information.
- Council of Governmental Relations (COGR)
COGR maintains a list of federal agency and institutional responses to COVID-19. - American Heart Assocation (AHA)
- National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Last Updated: March 31, 2020
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All sponsored project applications and a subset of ISMMS supported projects are prepared in InfoEd and routed for approval through the department(s) in which there are key personnel each year of the project. Please review GCO’s complete submission requirements including exceptions here.
All sponsored projects must be submitted through InfoEd and reviewed by the GCO before submitting to an external funding agency, including those where an institutional signature isn’t required.