Can I serve in a dual role as PI and/or Co-PI for both the University and a third party (i.e. sponsor or subrecipient) on a sponsored project?

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  2. Can I serve in a dual role as PI and/or Co-PI for both the University and a third party (i.e. sponsor or subrecipient) on a sponsored project?
  3. Can I serve in a dual role as PI and/or Co-PI for both the University and a third party (i.e. sponsor or subrecipient) on a sponsored project?

Question

Can I serve in a dual role as PI and/or Co-PI for both the University and a third party (i.e. sponsor or subrecipient) on a sponsored project?

Answer

No, it is not permissible to serve as a PI and/or Co-PI in a dual role for both parties on the same sponsored project.  This is to ensure a clear separation of roles and responsibilities, avoid conflict of interest and to uphold the standards of academic and research ethics.

Related Terms

Eligibility to Serve as a Principal Investigator (PI)