Policies and Regulations

PROCEDURE TITLE: Change of Principal Investigator

APPLIES TO:

All principal investigators, departmental staff, and administrative units involved in managing externally sponsored projects

ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY:

Office of Research & Innovation (ORI)

Sponsored Programs

Office of the Provost and Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs

APPROVED BY:

EFFECTIVE DATE:

NEXT REVIEW DATE:

PROCEDURE STATEMENT:

This procedure outlines the process for requesting a change of principal investigator (PI) on an active externally sponsored project. A change of PI is a significant modification that requires strong justification and the prior formal approval of the sponsoring agency. All requests must be submitted to the sponsor by KSU's authorized organizational representative (AOR) after a thorough institutional review.

DEFINITIONS:

Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR)

A designated official in the Office of Research & Innovation (ORI) who has the legal authority to act on behalf of KSU in matters related to sponsored projects.

Principal Investigator (PI)

The individual with the primary responsibility for the scientific and administrative leadership of a sponsored