KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY

Policies and Regulations

REGULATION TITLE:

Eligibility to Serve as Principal Investigator on Sponsored Projects

APPLIES TO:

All individuals seeking to lead externally funded projects on behalf of KSU

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:

REGULATION STATEMENT:

This regulation defines the eligibility criteria for individuals to serve as a principal investigator (PI) or co-principal investigator (Co-PI) on externally sponsored projects. To ensure proper fiscal management, academic oversight, and compliance with sponsor requirements, KSU requires that sponsored projects be led by individuals with the appropriate qualifications, authority, and a continuing commitment to the institution.

DEFINITIONS:

Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI)

An individual who shares the scientific and administrative leadership of a sponsored project with the PI. A Co-PI shares the same responsibilities and eligibility requirements as a PI.

Principal Investigator (PI)

The individual with the primary responsibility for the overall scientific, technical, and administrative leadership of a sponsored project. The PI is accountable to KSU and the sponsor for the project's proper execution.