Leave of Absence
A sponsor expects that UGA’s officially sanctioned Principal Investigator (PI) will be physically present at the location where project is carried out, to manage the award and ensure that objectives are met and time lines are adhered to. Most sponsors want to be notified when a PI will be absent for short periods of time, but they absolutely require UGA to contact them when a PI will be absent for a period of time extending longer than 3 months. In such cases where PIs are on Leave of Absence (on sabbatical, for example), a plan must be submitted to the sponsor for approval that details how the work to be performed will be carried out in the PI’s absence. This might necessitate the appointment of a temporary PI to oversee project management during the faculty member’s absence.