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Special PI Status for Non-Faculty
Synopsis
It is University policy that only those with whom the University has or intends to have an on-going contractual relationship may serve as principal investigators (PI) or program directors (PD) for projects, research or otherwise, supported by external funding sources. (This also applies to those designated as co-PIs or co-PDs on a sponsored project) Non-Faculty members of the University community may request permission from their dean or the Provost to serve as PI/PD.
The letter requesting Special PI Status must include:
- the endorsement of the department chair or center director, as appropriate;
- a statement whether PI status is being granted for one specific proposal or for all future proposals by the applicant;
- an assurance that the department or center will assume responsibility for the conduct of the grant or contract; and
- attachments supporting the request (e.g., CV, resume, project description).
PreAward Procedure