School of Medicine
PI Waivers without PI Eligibility
The designation of "PI" or "Co-PI" for any member of the Academic Staff, or other individual who is not a member of the University's Academic Council or MCL faculty, requires specific approval by the relevant department chair, school dean, and in some cases the Dean of Research by obtaining PI Waivers as described under PI Waiver Exception Types.
Who can Be an Associate Investigator?
The following individuals can be "Associate Investigators" on sponsored projects: Members of the Academic Staff-Teaching (AS-T, Lecturers, and Sr. Lecturers); Academic Staff-Research (AS-R, Research Associate); Senior Research Scientists
Who can Be Co-Investigators?
Senior members of the Academic Staff-Research may also be designated by their Academic Council or MCL faculty supervisors as "Co-Investigators" on those externally-funded projects in which the senior AS-R members carry substantial roles.
