This publication introduces the concept of business continuity planning (BCP), the importance of and process for developing a BCP, and the implementation of BCPs from the standpoint of different types of research institutions, including Predominantly Undergraduate Institutions (PUIs), mid-size research universities, large-scale research universities, and academic medical centers and research institutes.

Topics include: 

• Developing a BCP 
• Key business processes continuation strategies
• BCP Implementation
• HR/IT Considerations
• Resources

(35 pages, PDF, © 2021) 

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Andrew Chase
Vice President of Research Management and Finance
Mass General Brigham Healthcare System

Louise Griffin
Senior Director for Research Administration and Compliance
University of New Hampshire

Kristen Harding
Research Compliance Officer, Faculty of Arts and Sciences and School of Engineering
Harvard University

Kris Monahan
Director, Sponsored Programs and Research Compliance
Providence College

Jill Mortali
Director, Office of Sponsored Projects
Dartmouth College

Ara Tahmassian
Chief Research Compliance Officer
Harvard University