This glossary defines acronyms and terminology used throughout this website. Some terminology is standardized and used by the United States Department of Defense. 

PI

Principal Investigator or Partnership Intermediary, depending on context

PIA

Partnership Intermediary Agreement

PM

Project Manager

PMR

Program Management Review

POC

Point of Contact

PTACs

Procurement Technical Assistance Centers

R&D

Research and Development

RAC

Research Advisory Council