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Overview
In order to submit a proposal or serve as principal investigator (PI) on an award, investigators must have PI status.
Tenure-track faculty members automatically have PI status; PI status can be granted to academic staff in three ways:
- One-time limited PI status: Approved by schools/colleges/institutes on a proposal-by-proposal basis
- Blanket limited PI status: Approved by schools/colleges/institutes for a specified time period (not used at *SMPH – see below).
- Permanent PI status: Granted by the Graduate School, with prior approval from the SMPH Deans Office contact Christy Schulz, 608-265-3386, to individuals with strong research records who meet specific eligibility criteria
Limited PI status
One-time limited PI status
To serve as PI on a specific proposal/project, researchers may request one-time limited PI status:
- Complete a request for limited PI status form for the proposal.
- Upload the completed request form to the RAMP record the individual wishes to serve as PI.
- Once the RAMP record is approved by SMPH, the requests are approved. The individual is eligible to serve as PI.
Blanket limited PI status
*SMPH does not use or track Blanket Limited PI status. If a Limited PI status has been included on a previous RAMP record, and the Chair continues to APPROVE subsequent submission, SMPH will process.
Permanent PI status
Experienced academic staff members with very strong research records may be eligible to apply for Permanent PI Status, which is granted by the VCR twice per year (February 15 and October 15).
Academic Staff members who meet the criteria for Permanent PI Status may apply by submitting the materials described in the VCRGE Checklist. Application materials should be forwarded to Christy Schulz for Dean’s Office approval and to obtain co-signature on the supporting letter from the department chair or director.
Please consult Christy Schulz at least one month in advance of the VCR deadlines. All Permanent PI Status applications must be reviewed and approved by the SMPH Dean’s Office prior to submission to the VCR Principal Investigator Committee.
Academic Staff members granted Permanent PI Status do not need to request permission to serve as PI each time a proposal is submitted. In addition, Permanent PIs are eligible to apply for VCR Research Committee funds through its Spring/Fall Competitions.
For complete information on applying for Permanent PI Status, see the VCR Permanent Principal Investigator Status policy page.
Emeritus status
Emeritus/emerita status is an honorary designation conferred upon retirees to recognize their contributions and accomplishments over their university careers. It is available to academic staff, classified staff and faculty.
SMPH policy requires that to serve as a principal investigator (PI) one must commit a minimum of 1 percent effort to the project. While emeritus status professors generally do not have a paid appointment, there are some that are rehired at some percentage.
If you are submitting a proposal through the RAMP system and have an emeritus designation for someone you must include one of the following:
- A note on the RAMP record that the person has a paid emeritus appointment.
- Attach a signed note, on department letterhead, that the emeritus appointment will be given a paid appointment equal to the percent effort committed on the proposal.
Resources
PI Status: Information, forms and resources from the UW Graduate School
Contacts
For more information or assistance with PI status, contact your department research administrator or the SMPH Research Division:Christy Schulz, (608) 265-3386.