Can a student be a Principal Investigator?
No. Only an OSU faculty or staff member can be a Principal Investigator (PI) on an IRB project. The PI is responsible for mentoring the student researcher(s), reviewing all application materials prior to submission to the IRB, and overseeing conduct as listed below (“What are the responsibilities of a Principal Investigator?”). If the faculty or staff member is not willing or able to work in this capacity, the student should find an alternative mentor.
