Co-PI
Education & Academia abbreviation · Academic
| Stands for | Co-principal investigator |
|---|---|
| Categories | Education & Academia |
Co-PI stands for Co-principal investigator, an academic abbreviation.
Researcher who shares leadership of a grant-funded project with the principal investigator, often contributing specialized expertise and supervising part of the work. The title is used formally by the National Science Foundation and informally elsewhere.
Example: Dr. Kim joined the proposal as co-PI to lead the statistical modeling.
Usage notes
NIH applications instead designate multiple PIs, one of whom serves as contact PI. Co-PI status helps junior faculty demonstrate grant leadership for tenure. Because definitions differ by agency, institutions often have policies on who is eligible to serve as PI or co-PI.
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