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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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Inaugural Research Ethics Conference
Registration is now open for inaugural Penn State Research Ethics Conference on September 10, 2026
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Launch your career as an early-stage researcher into an established research portfolio.
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Recent Announcements
April 1, 2026
Research Ethics Conference – Registration Now Open
The Penn State community is invited to register for the inaugural Research Ethics Conference on September 10, 2026! The event is open to all faculty, students, staff and postdoctoral scholars with an ...
March 26, 2026
Payment to PSU Research Participants: IRS Reporting Changes
The HRPP has updated the informed consent form language in the HRP-580a to reflect changes to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) taxable income reporting requirements that went into effect January 1, ...
March 25, 2026
Basic Experimental Studies Involving Humans (BESH) Classification Change
For NIH grant submissions on or after May 25, 2026, Basic Experimental Studies involving Humans (BESH) will no longer be considered clinical trials per NOT-OD-26-032. BESH are studies in humans that h...
March 25, 2026
Welcome New IACUC Director: Tony Munn
Tony Munn began his role as IACUC Director for University Park and the Commonwealth Campuses in January, bringing with him extensive leadership experience in animal research and animal welfare. Before...
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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.
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Address
Campus Address:
304 Old Main
University Park, Pa 16802
Contact
Phone:
(814) 863-9580
Email:
osvpr@psu.edu
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