Guidelines
It is the policy of the University that the Principal Investigator (PI) 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 the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory. Senior research scientists and research scientists may serve as sole investigators. For other statuses, please refer to the table below:
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Title
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Status
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Post-Doctoral Research Scientist (PDRS)
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As of March 1996, can be sole P. I. if they get signed approval from the Director.
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Post-Doctoral Fellows
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As of March 1996, can be sole P. I. if they get signed approval from the Director.
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Senior Staff Associate/Staff Associate
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May be a Co-PI*
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3rd Summer Post-Oral Graduate Student
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May be a Co-PI*
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Visiting/Adjunct Appointments
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Must have an eligible LDEO scientist on the proposal as the PI
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*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.