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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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OVPR Reporting Offices

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


Find Answers to Common Questions

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

What kind of training is available?

Initially, we will have a knowledge base to help users get started. As we build out capabilities, we hope to introduce more thorough training options. Please email parcc-info@parcc.upenn.edu with any specific questions.

What support services will be available?

We aim to offer support surrounding your research journey using the PARCC system. As we build out capabilities, we will have more explicit support offerings. Please email parcc-info@parcc.upenn.edu with any specific questions.

When will PARCC be available?

PARCC aims to be operational in Spring 2025.

How much will it cost to use the Cluster?

We are working to find a model that will enable the growth of the center while being financially responsible for our researchers to utilize. We will provide guidance for common cost comparisons around the university. Sign up for our mailing list to stay updated!

Until PARCC is available, can I purchase equipment to use now and merge it when it’s ready?

Yes! While we don’t know exactly what this will look like yet, we are planning on supporting these sort of options. Please reach out to parcc-info@parcc.upenn.edu and your School IT department to coordinate with the latest information.