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Investigators/Authors

A Principal Investigator is designated by a research organization to have an appropriate level of authority and responsibility for the proper conduct of the research, the use of funds, and administrative requirements, including the submission of scientific and technical information to the agency. When an organization designates more than one PI, they must share the authority and responsibility for leading and directing the research, intellectually and logistically. For submission information, reference Submitting STI.

Principal Investigators and Authors at DOE National Laboratories should follow the procedures provided at the lab/site. For more information, contact the STI Manager.