Have You Served as PI or Co-PI on a Federally Funded Project?

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This discussion clarifies the eligibility criteria for federally funded projects in relation to graduate school fellowship applications. Specifically, participants confirm that serving as a Principal Investigator (PI), Project Director (PD), Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI), or Co-Project Director (Co-PD) does not include roles such as NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) fellows or similar training grants. The consensus is to contact the program officer for any uncertainties regarding eligibility.

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  • Understanding of federally funded research project roles (PI, PD, Co-PI, Co-PD)
  • Familiarity with NSF REU fellowships and NIH K awards
  • Knowledge of graduate school fellowship application processes
  • Experience in communicating with program officers regarding grant applications
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  • Research the differences between training grants and research grants
  • Learn how to effectively communicate with program officers
  • Explore eligibility criteria for various graduate school fellowships
  • Investigate the application process for NSF REU fellowships
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Graduate students, prospective fellowship applicants, and researchers seeking clarity on federally funded project roles and eligibility criteria.

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"Are you currently serving (or have previously served) as PI, PD, Co-PI, or Co-PD on any federally funded project?"

Hey, y'all! I'm applying for a grad school fellowship, and I'm not sure how to answer this question. Would this include being an NSF REU fellow, or not? I believe not, but I want to be sure.

Thanks! :)
 
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the potato one said:
"Are you currently serving (or have previously served) as PI, PD, Co-PI, or Co-PD on any federally funded project?"

Hey, y'all! I'm applying for a grad school fellowship, and I'm not sure how to answer this question. Would this include being an NSF REU fellow, or not? I believe not, but I want to be sure.

Usually not- training grants (REU fellowships, NIH K awards, etc) are not the same as research grants. If in doubt, simply email the program officer.
 
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Andy Resnick said:
Usually not- training grants (REU fellowships, NIH K awards, etc) are not the same as research grants. If in doubt, simply email the program officer.
Kay, that's what I thought. Thanks for the reply! :D
 
the potato one said:
I'm not sure how to answer this question

The answer is "no".
 

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