Principal Investigator Responsibilities
at Stanford University

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The responsibilities of Principal Investigators (PIs) at Stanford include the direction of research and scholarship and the education and training of students. These crucial roles must be carried out in compliance with University policy reflecting laws, regulations and sponsor requirements.

Stanford University requires its PIs to complete a review of essential information related to the regulatory environment in which sponsored projects are conducted. This requirement can be satisfied by attending a classroom session (see schedule) or by certifying review of the material on this web site.

Since the original implementation of this requirement, the content of this tutorial has been modified to focus on the information needs of new faculty and new PIs.

Letter from
John Hennessy

Regardless of their field of research or scholarship, all PIs at Stanford need to understand the regulatory underpinning of University policies related to the conduct of research. This tutorial presents that overview, organized around topics related to the conduct and administration of research. It should take about an hour to complete.

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Principal Investigator Responsibilities at Stanford University

An information resource

Principal Investigator Responsibilities
at Stanford University