Who May Submit a Proposal

Guidelines

It is the policy of the University that the principal investigator of a sponsored project be an officer of instruction with a full-time appointment in the rank of professor, associate professor or assistant professor. The Provost has authorized certain general exceptions for LDEO. Senior research scientists and research scientists may serve as sole investigators.

Post-Doctoral Research Scientist (PDRS)

As of March 1996, can be sole P. I. if they get signed approval from the Director.

Post-Doctoral Fellows

same as PDRS

Exceptions
The following exceptions are made for Co-PI status only:

Senior Staff Associate/Staff Associate

3rd Summer Post-Oral Graduate Student

Must have a firm commitment that an appointment to Post-Doctoral Research Scientist is anticipated prior to the start date of the project and only if a member of the faculty or senior staff is the PI

Visiting/Adjunct Appointments

A person holding this appointment must have an eligible LDEO scientist on the proposal as the PI