in the years that i used to do this sort of thing, i made sure to include a
sentence that indicated that the university appreciated the pi's efforts.
also, if you can stick in any "help" resources at this time (who to call
with grant administration problems, etc.) you can "smooth" the PI's way
later on...
susan

Carol Brodie wrote:

> This past summer the idea of congratulatory letters to PIs who receive
> awards was discussed.  Could any of you who do that type of thing send
> me some sample wording for such a letter?  I'm trying to draft a letter
> to go out over our Dean of Research's signature, but am experiencing
> some serious writer's block today!  I've got the word 'congratulations'
> down, and that's where it ends!
>
> Thanks,
>
> Carol A. Brodie
> Sponsored Programs Administrator
> University of the Pacific
> 3601 Pacific Ave.
> Stockton, CA  95211
> Phone:  209-946-7356     Fax:  209-946-2858
> xxxxxx@uop.edu
>
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The George Washington University
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