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Principal Investigator

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Definition overview

1 Definition

The lead Researcher for a Research project. The Principal Investigator may also be referred to as the chief, lead or principal Researcher or investigator.

2 References

UniSQ Defined.

3 Definition Information

Approved Date

23/3/2026

Effective Date

23/3/2026

Record No

23/247PL

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