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Definition of Principal investigator
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
Principal investigator: In biomedical research, the person who directs a research project or program. The principal investigator (the PI) usually writes and submits the grant application, oversees the scientific and technical aspects of the grant, and has responsibility for the management of the research.