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A federal government shutdown began on October 1, 2025. Federally funded projects may experience delays in communication, funding actions, and approvals. Please refer to the Sponsored Programs Administrion office for guidance.
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Principal Investigator
A
principal investigator
(PI) is the lead scientist or engineer for a research project.
