What is a PI Exception and why would I need one?
A PI Exception is necessary when a Principal Investigator does not have an academic appointment at a VMRF Board-approved institution as a Qualified Investigator, but wishes to be the principal investigator for a proposal or funded project. An investigator who is not yet PI qualified must receive a PI exception for each project they wish to be submitted through VMRF. VMRF does not process or approve PI exceptions. The PI exception process is entirely driven by the academic institution, such as the UCSD.
