NIH Requirements Based on Project Role (pdf)
Principal Investigator | Co-Investigator | Subaward PI/Co-Investigator | Other Significant Contributor | Consultant | Consultant | |
Senior/Key Personnel | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes A consultant could be key personnel if s/he is providing expertise integral to the design, conduct, or reporting of the research. |
No A consultant is not key personnel if s/he is providing a service and is not responsible for the design, conduct, or reporting of the research. |
Personnel Materials: | ||||||
Biosketch | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Letter of Support | N/A | N/A | Optional | Optional | Yes The letter should describe the person's role in the project and include the consulting rate. |
Optional |
Conflict of Interest | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No |