Principal Investigator Responsibilities

The Principal Investigator (PI) is an individual who assumes full responsibility for a research study, including but not limited to, the oversight and training of research assistants, administration of informed consent, and protecting participant confidentiality.

• Conduct the CPHS-approved research protocol.
• Obtain and document informed consent.
• Effectively train and mentor student researchers in the ethical conduct of human subjects research.
• Obtain approval for any changes, additions, or deletions to the study from the CPHS prior to implementation.
• Retain research records for 3 years after study completion date.
• Promptly report all unanticipated problems or injury to the CPHS.
• Follow all UHD procedures for the ethical conduct of human subjects research.
• Respond promptly to all participant concerns and questions.
• Maintain subject confidentiality.
• Inform subjects if risks or benefits of study change.
• Maintain cultural sensitivity.
• Design research methodology appropriate to your desired research setting.
• Obtain permission to use intellectual property and/or private data.
• Different sites have different rules and expectations. Know your site and follow appropriate guidelines.