In the United States a "PI" is a principal investigator. This is someone who leads grant applications. What does "PI" mean in Australia?
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Inspired by this question: https://academia.stackexchange.com/q/108352/13240 – Anonymous Physicist Apr 21 '18 at 03:22
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5It's not 3.14159265? – Federico Poloni Apr 21 '18 at 07:41
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@FedericoPoloni no, snake and sydney, sorry Steak and Kidney pie.. – Solar Mike Apr 21 '18 at 09:11
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In Australia, "PI" means partner investigator. This is someone who is involved in a grant application but is not eligible for funding. For example, they might be an international collaborator.
A grant applicant is a "Chief Investigator" or "CI."
Reference: http://www.arc.gov.au/eligibility-matters
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