UT Southwestern-affiliated researchers who do not meet the institution’s criteria for eligibility to serve as PI must have a Faculty Sponsor in order to gain access to the UT Southwestern Institutional Review Board (IRB).  Faculty Sponsor (FS) is a title signifying eligibility to oversee research conducted by staff, students, residents, interns, fellows or other UT Southwestern affiliates who otherwise could not serve as PI on their own.   Only people who meet the PI eligibility criteria may serve as FS. The FS is responsible for the conduct of studies performed under his/her sponsorship.