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Research Offices

Reporting and associated offices that are essential to managing the research enterprise overseen by or in partnership with the OVPR.

OVPR Reporting Offices

A comprehensive list of research support offices reporting to the Senior Vice Provost for Research.

Environmental Health & Radiation Safety

The Office of Environmental Health & Radiation Safety (EHRS) promotes health, safety, and environmental protection in teaching, research, healthcare, and administrative activities by providing services, advice, and compliance assistance.

Human Research Protections Program

IRB promotes and protects the welfare of human research participants by reviewing and approving all human subject research conducted on Penn’s campus.

Office of Animal Welfare

The Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) provides comprehensive support and guidance to the animal research community on matters related to Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) protocol development and ensuring regulatory compliance for the animal program.

Office of Postdoctoral Affairs

The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) aims to facilitate and strengthen the resources, community, and support for postdoctoral trainees at the University of Pennsylvania.

Office of Research Services

The Office of Research Services (ORS) is responsible for supporting University investigators and administrators by managing externally sponsored research projects through the pre-award and post-award processes.

Penn Center for Innovation

The Penn Center for Innovation (PCI) is responsible for technology transfer, fostering collaboration with the industry, and driving entrepreneurial endeavors. PCI helps to translate discoveries and ideas created at the University of Pennsylvania into new products and businesses for societal benefit.

Research Integrity Office

Management of the University’s Research-related Financial Conflicts of Interest Program and oversight of the Office’s commitment to Responsible Conduct of Research and Research Integrity.

University Laboratory Animal Resources

University Laboratory Animal Resources (ULAR) is a campus-wide research service organization that provides daily animal husbandry, veterinary care and diagnostic services.

Offices Associated with the OVPR

Research office partners across campus that collaborate with the OVPR and its reporting offices.

Biomedical Postdoctoral Programs

Biomedical Postdoctoral Programs (BPP) oversees appointments and provides training for postdocs in the biomedical sciences.

Corporate and Foundation Relations

The Central Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations (CFR) is dedicated to establishing and maintaining strategic relationships between Penn and a wide range of local and national corporations and foundations.

Global Support Services

Global Support Services (GSS) provides support for international initiatives, including research compliance abroad and international agreements.

International Student and Scholar Services

Penn International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) provides support and services for immigration and integration.

Office of Audit, Compliance, and Privacy

The Office of Audit, Compliance and Privacy oversees risk management for the University of Pennsylvania.

Office of Clinical Research

The Office of Clinical Research is a central office in the Perelman School of Medicine (PSOM) designed to support the management and conduct of clinical research while promoting compliance.

Office of Government and Community Affairs

The Office of Government and Community Affairs designs and implements advocacy strategies to advance the University’s mission and interests with federal, state, and city governments.

Office of Senior Vice President and General Counsel

The Office of General Counsel represents the University of Pennsylvania and Penn Medicine as a corporate entity in legal matters.

Penn Libraries

The Penn Libraries provides a network of information resources and knowledge services that are vital to teaching, research, and learning at the University of Pennsylvania.

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