| The UMB Policy on Eligibility to Apply for External Grants/Funds explains who is eligibile to be a principal investigator or project director ("PI") on a grant or contract (or an application for funding). Generally, full-time UMB faculty members may act as PIs (see Policy for eligibility faculty title groups). In addition, students and postdoctoral fellows may submit applications for programs and awards specifically designed for students and postdoctoral fellows, such as fellowship programs or dissertation research support grants. It is possible to request approval for waiver of this policy. - Start early
- Make the request in writing
- Include strong justification for waiver request
- Include evidence that the school and/or department is committed to support the proposed PI by providing appropriate space, resources and administrative oversight in the event that the award is made
- Attach the curriculum vitae of the proposed PI
- Have the request signed by the:
- Proposed PI
- Appropriate head of the unit to which the individual reports, usually including Division Chief, Center Director, Program Director, or similar (as appropriate), Department Chair and Dean
- Bring the document, with signatures, to the Office of Research and Development
- The Vice President of Research and Development reserves the right to review the grant or contract proposal if the waiver request is related to a specific proposal
- Following review, the Office of Research and Development will notify the proposed PI and the appropriate head of unit in writing of the determination
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