Penn State Research Support

The Office of the Senior Vice President for Research (OSVPR) maintains this research support website to connect Penn State researchers to the resources, units, and people that can help move their research and innovations forward.

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Ask Andrew

November 5, 2026
A quarterly, staff-led engagement session with Andrew Read to discuss what matters most to OSVPR staff — LIVE.
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Core Facilities Community

If you process samples, operate instrumentation, train students, or support users inside or outside Penn State — this is your community.

Recent Announcements

October 22, 2026
To accommodate the University’s winter holiday closing schedule, the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee’s (IACUC) final 2026 protocol review will occur on Monday, December 14, 2026.  For a su...
October 22, 2026
The Office for Research Protections will be closed for the University’s December break starting December 24, 2026; the office will re-open on January 4, 2027. IBC submissions will not be reviewed duri...
October 22, 2026
The Office for Research Protections will be closed for the University’s December break starting December 24, 2026; the office will re-open on January 4, 2027. IRB submissions will not be reviewed duri...
October 20, 2026
The Core Community Connections Conference (CoreCon) 2027 planning committee is hosting a call for presentation abstracts! This conference is hosted for staff and faculty working in Penn State's core f...

Research Support Transformation Project

We are looking to invest smartly in growing our $1.44B enterprise, by improving the usability and transparency of Penn State research support processes for researchers, sponsors, research administrators, and research project managers. Learn about our progress and provide your feedback.

Find Research Support

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Support by Topic

Get the information you need related to building and funding your research program, agreements and contracts, and ethics and compliance.

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Support by Office

Get the information you need related to building and funding your research program, agreements and contracts, and ethics and compliance.

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Support through the Research Lifecycle

Get the information you need related to building and funding your research program, agreements and contracts, and ethics and compliance.

Contact OSVPR

Address

Campus Address:
304 Old Main
University Park, Pa 16802

Contact

Phone: (814) 863-9580
Email: osvpr@psu.edu

Directory

Find staff within OSVPR.