Roles and Responsibilities

A Principal Investigator (PI) is the individual who

• Holds primary responsibility for the technical conduct of the project, and for all administrative and budgetary management.
• Is responsible for complying with all contractual obligations, including technical and administrative requirements and restrictions.

PI, Department Chair, and Dean are collectively responsible for

• The conduct of research programs with respect to sponsor and University policies and procedures
• Charges incurred on projects which are later deemed unallowable due to sponsor restrictions are the responsibility of the PI's department and/or college.  

PI's are encouraged to seek assistance from OSP and Sponsored Program Accounting in the management of sponsored projects.