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Project Management

PPD-0107

The management and administration of (externally funded) research projects is a complex and demanding task.  Although research funding is awarded to the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS), the Principal Investigator (PI) has substantial responsibilities in assuring that all aspects of the project are conducted in accordance with the various regulations.  Matters such as personnel and budget management, regulatory compliance, and the assurance of the integrity of the research are included as aspects of project management and administration.

PIs, especially those with limited experience, are encouraged to communicate with the Associate Dean for Research and Advisory Services, personnel in the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP), and the Sectional Finance Officer/Business Manager to learn about the practice of project management.

OSP assists PIs and others with these tasks.  Information on specific requirements relating to the Policy on Financial Conflict of Interest, the Financial Disclosure and Conflict of Interest Form, and the Intellectual Property Disclosure Form are available on Office of Sponsored Research web site.

 The web site also has information about or links to various aspects of regulatory compliance including

  1. The VIMS Radiation Safety Plan and forms
  2. The William & Mary Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and its Policy and Procedures for Research and Teaching Involving Live Vertebrate Animals
  3. On-line Training Program Modules for Animals from the Laboratory Animal Training Association (LATA) and Human Subjects Research and Responsible Conduct of Research from the Association for Research Integrity (AFRI)

Failure to comply with these regulations carries a very real risk of harm to laboratory personnel and of potential adverse consequences to both the Institute and the individual PI.