This guide includes information about resources and processes relating to funding and administering research
grants at Purdue. Each chapter also includes, in tables, side bars and highlighted text areas, Purdue-specific
information such as websites, e-mail addresses, contacts and important notes.
The terms “faculty researcher” and “Principal Investigator” or “PI” are used interchangeably throughout this
guide.
http://www.purdue.edu/research/vpr/rschdev/documents/OVPR_Guide_to_Grants_Process_2012.pdf