Post-Award Amendment: PI/PD Change

Change in Principal Investigator/Project Director 

A change in Principal Investigator/Project Director (PI/PD) is the replacement or change in status of the PI/PD, such as an absence for at least 90 days or reduced time devoted to the project by 25% or more from the level in the approved application. 

Documents Required

• Dated cover letter signed by the Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR) or designee that includes: 
  • Grant Award Number and Grantee Organization Name 
  • Justification for the change in key personnel 
  • New personnel contact information (name, title, business phone number, and business email address) 
• Resume, biographical sketch, or curriculum vitae of the proposed individual 
• Completed SF-424 signed by the AOR

How to Submit a Request for Change in PI/PD

Grant recipients must submit requests for a change in PI/PD in the GrantSolutions Grants Management Module as an amendment:

• Under Actions, select “Manage Amendments”
• Select “New”
• Select “Change in PI/PD (Type 6)”
• Click “Create Amendment”