The 'Principal Investigator' (PI) system
Amsterdam UMC aims to stimulate research excellence by recognizing professionals who are in the lead. The scientific careers of talented young researchers are stimulated by thePrincipal Investigator(PI) system for researchers who have taken up leadership and developed their own lines of research. The status ‘Principal Investigator’ challenges researchers to take up leadership, develop their own lines of research and gain visibility.
Currently, there are approximately 750 PIs within Amsterdam UMC. Principal Investigators are appointed annually. PIs can be nominated by their department head and, after a strict selection procedure and based on advice from the Amsterdam Research Board concerning the nominees, the status ‘Principal Investigator’ will be granted to eligible candidates by the Executive Board of Directors. The recognition and increased visibility as PI supports them when forming collaborations and applying for research grants.
More information about how to become a Principal Investigator (internal link)