The Newsletter: Principal Investigator Advisor (PIA) monthly newsletter. It is the official communication and education periodical of the Principal Investigators Association (a not-for-profit corporation).
Editorial Stance: PIA is independent and unbiased. It is not affiliated with any other group, or with any government agency, institution, foundation, vendor or supplier. It is funded mainly by revenue from subscriptions and dues.
The aim is to present practical, useful information on down –to-earth topics related to the non-science responsibilities of a principal investigator in all fields of research. These include: managerial, administrative and financial roles. Examples are: grantwriting, employee supervision, assuring research integrity, regulatory compliance, animal welfare, mentoring graduate students, lecturing, preparing reports and articles, budgeting and auditing, public relations, service on committees, etc.
Content includes “best practices”, case histories of successes and failures, “how to” advice, columns by experts, question-and –answer sections, etc. The material is gathered by reporters and editors who interview experts worldwide from all pertinent disciplines. Occasional columnists appear, as do answers to reader questions. A distinguished, multi-disciplinary editorial advisory board serves as a resource for the editor, providing suggestions for topics and interviews.
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