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Templates and Resources for Research Continuity
Updated February 2022
The following links are resources and templates for researchers to assist with drafting the necessary Covid-19 Response Plan documentation in line with research guidance at Research Business Continuity Supports and the institutional/Campus Business Continuity Team (CBCT) requirements, at Returning to Campus - Home (sharepoint.com).
Covid-19 Response Plan Templates
- Researchers should adapt the following Research Business Continuity Team (RBCT) Templates, given below - taking note of the Latest Updates for Research Continuity, which currently advises (18th Feb 2022):
- Prior approval for research activities is no longer a requirement by UCC Research Business Continuity - prior approval requirements to be decided upon at a local level, ie prior approval may be deemed necessary by local Heads (Schools/RICUs), and in some instances Heads of Colleges, for certain activities.
- In this regard, when compiling Response Plans amend the wording given in the templates where there is reference to prior approval requirements.
1. 04.02.22 Template Covid-19 Response Plan-Research Facilities
2. 04.02.22 Template Covi-19 Response Plan-Research at Interface with Society
3. 04.02.22 Template Covid-19 Response Plan-Volunteers on Campus
4. Volunteer Declaration (to be used where research volunteers come onto campus)
5. 04.02.22 Template Covid-19 Response Plan-Fieldwork
6. 04.02.22 Template Covid-19 Response Plan-Int. Travel-general research
Template Letters of Assurance from Head of Unit (School/RICU) to Head of College.
- While prior approval for research activities is no longer a requirement/mandated by the UCC Research Business Continuity, prior approval may be deemed necessary by local Heads (Schools/RICUs), and in some instances Heads of Colleges, for certain activities.
- In this regard, the template Letters of Assurance (from Head of Unit to Head of College) are given below for use/adaptation, should a Local Head/Head of College decide that additional approval is required by Head of College for a certain research activities, as appropriate.
a. 04.02.22 Template Letter of Assurance to Head of College-Research at Interface
b. 04.02.22 Template Letter of Assurance to Head of College-Volunteer_Campus
c. 04.02.22 Template Letter of Assurance to Head of College-International Travel
Campus Business Continuity Team (CBCT) Returning to Campus Resources
- Resumption of Activities Procedure
- Lead Worker Representatives
- Covid-19 Infection Control Measures
- Covid-19 Risk Assessment Guide & Risk Assessment Template
- Preparing for and dealing with a suspected case of Covid 19
- UCC Covid-19 Tracker and Day Pass APP
- Resumption of Activities Checklist