NIH FAQs about Senior/Key Personnel

NIH FAQs about Senior/Key Personnel

The PHS Conflict of Interest regulations apply to all Investigators. MIT policy defines Investigators as those individuals who are independently responsible for the design, conduct and reporting of research. The definition of senior/key person and Investigator are closely related. When determining whether an individual should be listed as a senior/key person, PIs should consult the guidance provided in the MIT Investigator Matrix.