Can there be 2 principal investigators?
Most agencies do not recognize more than one Principal Investigator. Co-Investigator’s are permitted by some funding agencies, but Co-P.I.’s are discouraged.
Are co investigators key personnel?
A Co-Investigator typically devotes a specified percentage of time to the project and is considered Key Personnel (Biosketches required). The designation of a Co- Investigator does not imply a multiple PD/PI project.
Can postdoc apply NSF?
NSF postdoctoral fellowships are awards to individuals, and applications are submitted directly by the applicant to NSF. Fellows must affiliate with institutions (e.g., colleges and universities, and privately-sponsored nonprofit institutes and museums, and, under special conditions, for-profit organizations).
How do I apply for NSF postdoc?
Go to www.fastlane.nsf.gov and select the Postdoctoral Fellowships and Other Programs tab. Select Individual Registration. You will be routed through research.gov. Once you have an NSF ID, make your submission through FastLane.
How much does a postdoctoral fellow earn?
Between the extremes, many salaries clustered around the median of about $47,500. That’s close to the starting salary set by the US National Institutes of Health for postdocs receiving National Research Service Awards (NRSA).
What is meant by post doctoral fellowship?
A postdoctoral scholarship is a time-limited appointment, the primary purpose of which is to provide research and/or scholarly training for an academic or research career. Postdoctoral scholars may be funded by training grants, research grants, or institutional resources.
Which country is best for postdoc?
Switzerland
What is the difference between PhD and postdoctoral?
The first and foremost difference between the two is that a PhD is “awarded” after defending a thesis (plus additional duties depending on the department). On the other hand, a PostDoc is a temporary working position that is assigned by some institution, whose completion does not require any defence.
Is postdoc higher than PhD?
A postdoctoral researcher or postdoc is a person professionally conducting research after the completion of their doctoral studies (typically a PhD).
Is PhD higher than doctorate?
A doctorate degree is the highest level of academic degree in most fields. For research or university teaching, the degree is usually a PhD, while applied professional doctorates include the Doctor of Medicine (MD), the Doctor of Education (EdD), and the Juris Doctor (JD), among others.