Terri,

I just asked this question (kind of) to NSF on a proposal we sent in a few months ago.  Our PI wanted to list someone from another institution as a Co-PI and you cannot do it in Fastlane.  Co-PI status is only acceptable from someone from your own institution  UNLESS that person submits the IDENTICAL proposal to NSF via Fastlane and each "PI" notes that this is a Collaborative proposal.
Unless the person is "key" or a "subcontract," then the PI doesn't really need to refer to anyone else in the proposal, but as we know in the political realm we work in, our PIs scratch each others backs!
... my 2c and cuppa joe...
Jeanne Ware
New College of Florida

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	Subject: [RESADM-L] Roles on research projects

	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
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