Research Support Resources
- Office of the Vice Provost for Research (OVPR)
- Core Facilities
- Research Computing Support
- Penn Libraries
- Penn Center for Innovation (PCI)
The Vice Provost for Research is an advisor to the Provost and has oversight of the University’s vast research enterprise, oversees many mission critical offices for research support.
Core facilities at research institutes are centralized resources that provide access to instruments, technologies, and services within and between schools. They often offer training and expert consultation to help support research. Learn about available core facilities across Penn.
Useful links for both personal computing assistance and research needs
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. This network includes 19 physical libraries, recognized for their collections, and a digital library known for innovation and richness of content.
Penn’s one-stop solution for technology commercialization and entrepreneurship
PCI helps to translate discoveries and ideas created at the University of Pennsylvania into new products and businesses for societal benefit. They actively facilitate a broad range of technology development connections between Penn and the private sector. Whether the end result is a technology license, an R&D alliance, or the formation of a new venture, PCI serves as a dedicated one-stop shop for commercial partnering with Penn.