Research Support
Discover the wide range of information and resources available to support your research goals as a member of the Penn research community.
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Get your questions answered on how to navigate the research enterprise and identify what resources can support your research needs.
Explore Support Topics
Learn more about various research support topics that help shape the trajectory and success of your research.
- PARCC (10)
- Compliance (6)
- Bayh-Dole Act (11)
- Animal Subject Research (8)
- Biological Safety (7)
- Chemical Safety (5)
- Clinical Trials (4)
- Commercialization (12)
- Commercial Agreements & Contracts (1)
- Community Outreach (7)
- Consulting (2)
- Corporate Engagement (6)
- Data Management (14)
- Export Compliance (6)
- Financial Conflicts of Interest (10)
- Funding Support (16)
- Human Subject Research (9)
- Institutional Animal Care and Use (5)
- Institutional Review Board (9)
- Intellectual Property (8)
- International Research (38)
- Learning & Professional Development (33)
- Occupational Safety (5)
- Patent Policy (8)
- Postdoctoral Affairs (10)
- Post-Award Administration (5)
- Pre-Award Administration (10)
- Proposal Preparation (14)
- Publishing (13)
- Radiation Safety (6)
- Research Agreements (6)
- Research Integrity (48)
- Research Management (22)
- Research Misconduct (6)
- Responsible Conduct of Research (18)
- Technology Licensing (6)
- Venture Formation (5)
Explore the Research Lifecycle
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Dealing With Data
Best practices and resources to strategically approach data design, management and analysis.
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Developing Proposals
Essential information on developing and submitting proposals.
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Finding Funding
Resources on campus to identify funding opportunities.
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Managing Projects & Teams
Effectively managing the essential collaborators and support that drive research progress.
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Regulation & Compliance
Knowing and understanding the impact of research compliance and regulation.
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Sharing & Disseminating
Various resources and advice on raising the visibility of research outcomes.
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Innovating & Commercializing
Advancing research from lab to market.
OVPR Reporting Offices
A comprehensive list of research support offices reporting to the Senior Vice Provost for Research.
Find Answers to Common Questions
How does the university handle royalties from inventions?
Royalties from inventions are distributed according to the Penn Patent Policy, which includes shares for the inventor(s), further research in the inventor(s)’ labs, schools and reinvestment in further research and technology development at the University.
What happens if I do not disclose an invention?
Failure to disclose an invention can result in the loss of patent rights (under general patent laws) and other severe consequences, including financial penalties for non-compliance with Bayh-Dole regulations. Timely disclosure is critical to protecting your rights and the university’s interests.
What are the key requirements of the Bayh-Dole Act?
The key requirements include disclosing inventions, electing whether to retain title to the inventions, filing for patent protection, regular reporting to the funding agency and ensuring that the products developed from these inventions are manufactured in the United States when possible.
Who needs to comply with the Bayh-Dole Act?
Any organization that receives federal funding for research and development must comply with the Bayh-Dole Act. This includes universities, government-funded laboratories, and businesses.
What is the Bayh-Dole Act?
The Bayh-Dole Act is the federal legislation that allows universities, small businesses, and non-profits to own inventions made with federal funding. It aims to promote the commercialization of these inventions to benefit the
Where is PARCC located?
The exact location of PARCC is yet to be determined, but will be in the mid atlantic region to provide a highly responsive experience from campus