How much time/effort are recipients expected to devote?
Principal investigators (PIs) are expected to devote time commensurate to project needs, and follow general guidelines as for other NIH projects of similar size, complexity and duration. PIs of a U54 application are expected to commit 3.6 person months or more effort to ensure success of the program. PIs of a U01 application is expected to commit 3.0 person months or more effort to ensure success of the program.