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NSF Awards $2 Million for CIC Extension for Pandemic Recovery

This new grant provides an additional $2 million in funding to the CIC through September 2026.

COVID Information Commons Book
The COVID Information Commons: Research Insights from the Coronavirus Book

This book provides pertinent insights from COVID-19 researchers funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) and National Institutes of Health (NIH) which are highlighted in the NSF-funded COVID Information Commons (CIC).

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Digital Twins in Health Care: Clinical, Ethical and Legal Perspectives

This multi-disciplinary workshop brings together experts to explore the complex and growing clinical, ethical and legal questions surrounding Digital Twins.

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COVID Info Commons Playlist

Browse 140+ presentations on COVID research with the Columbia Academic Commons – materials available in English, French, Hindi, and Spanish!

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COVID Info Commons User Tutorial

Learn how to use the CIC to find research and data about the COVID-19 pandemic.

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PI & Co-PI Profile Update
PI & Co-PI Profile Update

NSF and NIH PIs and Co-PIs may update their award details in the CIC Database

The COVID Information Commons - Research Insights from the Coronavirus

This book provides pertinent insights from COVID-19 researchers funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) and National Institutes of Health (NIH) which are highlighted in the NSF-funded COVID Information Commons (CIC). The CIC is a comprehensive portal with 14,000 coronavirus research grants and resources which have been leveraged by a collaborative community of over 10,000 individual researchers, professionals and students who share knowledge and insights to mitigate the broad impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The research insights range from scientific to societal impacts of the coronavirus across the domains of biology, public health, human behavior, education and public mobility. The 95 authors across the 24 chapters in this book share learnings from their coronavirus research to inform future pandemic prevention and mitigation opportunities globally. Healthcare leaders, government policy makers, researchers, educators, students, and citizens will find this book useful and inspirational for years to come.

The CIC book is available through numerous channels for May 2026 shipment. 

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CIC community engagement and collaboration

Since its launch in July 2020, the COVID Information Commons has reached 12,618 individuals across 1,517 organizations, spanning various sectors, across all regions of the U.S., Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico, as well as other countries and territories globally. Learn about the broader Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub’s Community here.

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Disclaimer: The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. The COVID Information Commons is supported by the National Science Foundation through awards #2028999 and #2139391.