I don't think there is a list of acceptable roles.  Other than PI, I doubt the
feds would attempt definitions.  Definitions would limit the ability of
researchers to do what they think needs to be done.  Who's to say there could
never be a "Snake Charmer" or "Massage Therapist" on a grant?

As for Co-PIs (a meaningless term at present)...I'll bet the new policy uses
equal lead investigators at different institutions as a proto-typical example
of why true Co-PIs are needed.

CH

Quoting Terri Hall <xxxxxx@ND.EDU>:

> We have had several discussions about the various roles on research projects,
> their definitions, and their responsibilities or spending privileges on the
> projects.
>
> Does anyone know if these roles have been defined by the federal government
> for federal projects? Or is this up to the discretion of the sponsor or
> university as to who can serve as what, and the duties/privileges each role
> will have?
>
> For example...if one of our investigators wants to include an investigator
> from another institution on a proposal...that investigator can serve as a:
> 1. subcontractor/subawardee
> 2. collaborator
> 3. consultant
> 4. senior personnel/key personnel/other significant contributor
> 5. ?  other options?
>
> Secondly, we do not currently allow those from other institutions to serve as
> co-PIs on our projects unless it is a sponsor requirement. But now there's
> talk of multiple-PI's on projects...yikes!
>
> Anyone know of a complete list of research personnel allowed on federal
> projects? with definitions of roles and who has spending authority or not?
>
> I couldn't find anything in the RESADM-L archives...or NCURA...or SRA
> regarding this.
> Some university websites provide definitions..but none references a federal
> source.
> Are there any?
> Thanks,
> Terri
>
>
> Terri M. Hall
> Associate Director of Sponsored Programs (eRA)
> Office of Research * University of Notre Dame
> 511 Main Building * Notre Dame, Indiana 46556
> Phn: (574) 631-7378  Fax: (574) 631-6630
> http://www.nd.edu/~research/
> ~ an FDP institution ~
>
>
>
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