All OVPR News – Office of the Vice Provost For Research

Patrick Egan appointed Associate Vice Provost for Research and Associate Counsel and Director of the Research Integrity Office.

April 24, 2023

The OVPR is pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick Egan as the Associate Vice Provost for Research / Associate Counsel and Director of the Research Integrity Office. In this role Patrick will oversee the Financial Conflicts of Interest (FCOI) Program and the Research Integrity Office. Patrick is responsible for Penn’s research compliance initiatives and...

FY24 changes to Postdoctoral Trainees (PDTs) Benefits and Stipend Levels

March 31, 2023

The Office of the Vice Provost for Research is pleased to announce, effective July 1, 2023, the new minimum stipend levels for all postdoctoral researchers and fellows and the implementation of improved benefits packages. For more information, please click the link below. FY 24 Postdoctoral Trainees (PDTs) Stipend & Benefits Changes

OVPR Winter 2023 Newsletter

February 23, 2023

The Winter 2023 OVPR newsletter is now available. Read important updates on funding opportunities, research support, and other research related activity at the University of Pennsylvania. IN THIS ISSUE: Internal Funding Opportunities from the OVPR Research Policy Updates Get Ready for Workday Learning! Support for International Research Supporting our Postdocs: Office of Postdoctoral Affairs to launch...

Dryad Data Platform now available to Penn Researchers in response to the NIH Data Management Sharing Policy effective January 25, 2023

January 13, 2023

Penn is joining the Dryad Data Platform as an institutional member to provide easy access for our faculty to a generalist data repository in anticipation of needs based on the 2023 National Institutes of Health (NIH) Data Management and Sharing Policy. The Office of the Vice Provost for Research (OVPR), working with Penn Libraries and the Office of...

Jennifer Davis, DVM, DACLAM, CPIA appointed Director of Animal Welfare Programs and Operations

October 20, 2022

Senior Vice Provost for Research Dawn Bonnell is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Davis, DVM, DACLAM, CPIA as Director of Animal Welfare Programs and Operations. In this role Jennifer is responsible for the oversight of regulatory compliance, post-approval monitoring, and administration of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC). She will oversee the units...

OVPR Fall 2022 Newsletter

September 28, 2022

The Fall 2022 OVPR newsletter is now available. Read important updates on funding opportunities, research support, and other research related activity at the University of Pennsylvania. IN THIS ISSUE: Internal Funding Opportunities Welcome to Our 2022-2023 Penn Provost’s Postdoctoral Fellows New Staff in the OVPR Research Compliance Updates Center and Institute Spotlight Research Events Resources...

University Research Foundation Grants for 2022: Application Deadline is October 14

September 13, 2022

The University Research Foundation (URF) is now accepting grant applications for the October 14, 2022 deadline. The URF is an intramural funding program that provides up to $75,000 support for research projects and up to $3,000 for conference support. The URF provides seed funding for research activities that are expected to lead to external sponsorship...

Richard C. Wender, MD Appointed Executive Director of CPHI

June 20, 2022

Senior Vice Provost for Research Dawn Bonnell is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard C. Wender, MD as Executive Director of the Center for Public Health Initiatives (CPHI) effective July 1, 2022. “Richard Wender is uniquely qualified to lead CPHI,” said Senior Vice Provost Bonnell. “He is committed to leading teams who share his...

Claire Hankenson Appointed Associate Vice Provost for Research and Executive Director of ULAR

June 14, 2021

A message from the Vice Provost for Research: Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to announce the appointment of F. Claire Hankenson, DVM, MS, DACLAM, as the Associate Vice Provost for Research and Executive Director of University Laboratory Animal Resources (ULAR). Claire will also serve as Penn’s Attending Veterinarian (AV). In these roles, she will oversee...

2021 Cohort of Provost’s Postdoctoral Fellows Named

June 7, 2021

Senior Vice Provost for Research Dawn Bonnell and the Office of the Vice Provost for Research have announced the 2021 cohort of Provost’s Postdoctoral Fellows for Academic Diversity, the largest cohort in the program’s history. Designed to help postdocs advance their careers while enriching the community of scholars at Penn and the Children’s Hospital of...