We are reviewing the language of  the research agreement used by our
institution.   The question has come up as to "whether other
institutions include the Principal Investigator as a party
to their research agreement".  Your response with thoughts and
comments about  why  "_to_ or _ not to_ include the PI as a party"
will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

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Paula C. Tolbert
Associate Director
Sponsored Programs
Office of the Vice President for Research
621 Boyd GSRC
University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602-7411
706/542-5925
FAX:  706/542-5946
e-mail: xxxxxx@ovpr.uga.edu
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