Can a newly hired faculty member serve as a Principal Investigator on a proposal in advance of their contract start date?

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  2. Can a newly hired faculty member serve as a Principal Investigator on a proposal in advance of their contract start date?
  3. Can a newly hired faculty member serve as a Principal Investigator on a proposal in advance of their contract start date?

Question

Can a newly hired faculty member serve as a Principal Investigator on a proposal in advance of their contract start date?

Answer

Yes, provided that the Board of Trustees has approved the hiring of the new faculty member. The new faculty member must follow all applicable campus procedures for proposal submission, including the requisite certifications.