Training Grant Roles

Program Director

• The Principal Investigator, or Project Director (PI/PD) is the individual with the appropriate level of authority and responsibility to direct the project or program supported.
• The PD/PI is responsible and accountable to the grantee for the proper conduct of the project or activity.
• Provide guidance to trainees.

Preceptor/Mentors

• Individuals who contribute to the training program and are involved in the research area that is the focus of the training grant.
• They mentor the trainees appointed to the training grant.
• Important to define mentors before gathering information for the data tables.
• Provide Individual Development Plan (IDP) for Trainees.

Trainees

• Predocs and postdocs.
• All previous trainees of the participating faculty members over the previous 15 years.
• Individuals associated with a particular training program.
• Must be a citizen or permanent resident to be eligible.

Administrative Support

• If applicable to your IC, you can put administrative staff salaries on the training-related expenses portion of the budget.
• Admins are required to make an effective program!