Principal Investigators/Project Directors and Other Key Personnel

Principal Investigators/Project Directors and Other Key Personnel

Individuals whose effort is absolutely essential to the success of the proposed activity, either because of their critical leadership positions within the proposal (and consequently their intellectual guidance) or because of the uniqueness of the expertise they are contributing relative to the proposed scope of activity. ‘Key personnel’ typically include research scientists, principal scientists, and senior scientists, depending on their intellectual contribution to the proposed scope of activity. Typically, replacement of any of these individuals requires approval from the sponsor. Importantly, the status of ‘Principal Investigator/Project Director’ and ‘key personnel’ does not necessarily imply salary support from the sponsor.

Policy # Policy Title
FIN-028 Minimum Effort on Sponsored Programs
FIN-051 Proposing and Managing Cost Sharing on Sponsored Programs