Can there be 2 principal investigators?

Can there be 2 principal investigators?

Most agencies do not recognize more than one Principal Investigator. Co-Investigator’s are permitted by some funding agencies, but Co-P.I.’s are discouraged.

Can a study have 2 PIs?

It is PCORI policy across all research award mechanisms that no more than two PIs (dual-PIs) can be named on an application. When proposing an application with dual-PIs, you must designate one individual as the Contact PI.

What is an MPI NIH?

For some time now, NIH has offered the Multiple Program Director/Principal Investigator (PD/PI) Award, also known as the MPI award, as an option for investigators seeking support for research projects.

What is an MPI principal investigator?

Multiple Principal Investigator (MPI): This title identifies two or more individuals who share responsibility for the conduct of the project in accordance with the Leadership Plan for MPI Projects. Principal Investigator (PI): This title identifies the individual responsible for the conduct of the project.

Does NIH allow co-PI?

Do not use the term co-PI. Because NIH doesn’t recognize it as a role, it causes confusion since it’s unclear whether you mean PI on a multiple PI award or co-investigator.

Does NIH use co-PI?

Multiple PI and Co-PI: Some sponsors use the term Co-PI or Multiple PI to indicate the role has equal responsibility and authority as the lead PI (NIH uses the term Multiple PI, and NSF uses the term Co-PI).

Can a postdoc be a co-investigator NIH?

under the mentorship of a faculty member. For all other grants, the Office of Sponsored Projects PI/PD Eligibility Policy states that, “At the recommendation of the appropriate school chair/department head, a postdoc employee may be designated as a co-PD/co-PI.”

Does NIH recognize co-PI?

Do not use the term co-PI. Because NIH doesn’t recognize it as a role, it causes confusion since it’s unclear whether you mean PI on a multiple PI award or co-investigator. You may have noticed that co-PI is one of the options listed on the SF 424 forms (standard grant application form).

What is the difference between co-PI and co I?

While the PI has ultimate responsibility for the conduct of a research project, the Co-PI/Co-I is also obligated to ensure the project is conducted in compliance with applicable laws and regulations and institutional policy governing the conduct of sponsored research.

What is the difference between co-PI and multi PI?

PD/PI: When an individual has full responsibility & authority for the project. Multiple PI and Co-PI: Some sponsors use the term Co-PI or Multiple PI to indicate the role has equal responsibility and authority as the lead PI (NIH uses the term Multiple PI, and NSF uses the term Co-PI).

Can a post doc be a PI?

Postdocs can be the PI on individual postdoctoral fellowships (NIH F32 Individual Postdoctoral Fellowships, NSF Postdoctoral Fellowships, fellowships from private agencies, etc.) under the mentorship of a faculty member.

Do I need a new section for leadership plans?

According to NIH, for multiple PI applications, a new section for Leadership Plans (PHS 398, Section I) must be included, unless the request for application (RFA) announcement requests the information be provided in another section.

What is the NIH doing to advance mid-level leadership skills?

The NIH is committed to playing an active role in advancing the skills of mid-level staff serving as front-line leaders.

What is the NIH leadership development sessions program?

Sessions hosted at NIH Training Center White Flint or Natcher locations This program is structured to assess your leadership readiness and provide feedback and developmental guidance. It incorporates a variety of instructional approaches and makes available reinforcement activities to facilitate continuous development.

What does the Office of the NIH Executive Secretariat do?

Executive Secretariat — Manages the flow of information to and from, and the storage and retrieval of records. Office of the Chief Information Officer — Provides IT Strategic Planning to NIH Leadership Offices and Institute and Center Directors and serves in a leadership role in IT governance at NIH.