Office of Research & Innovation

Where Research Begins

The Office of Research & Innovation is committed to the highest standards of integrity in fulfilling its mission to grow, strengthen, promote, and safeguard Drexel’s research enterprise.

Aleister Saunders

Executive Vice Provost for Research & Innovation
Research & Innovation
215.895.6203 Aleister.J.Saunders@drexel.edu

I am a Researcher, where do I begin?

1009
Proposal Submissions
767
Obligated Awards
33
Patents FY'24
$170.2

Million

R&D Expenditures FY'24

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Recent Announcements

ORI Upcoming Events: Newsletter LIVE! Webinar, Novelution Implementation Update Webinar, and More
Aug 5, 2025
Stay informed and engaged with the Office of Research & Innovation! We’re pleased to share a lineup of upcoming events you won’t want to miss this month.
Office of Research & Innovation Summer Newsletter
Jul 31, 2025
Drexel’s Office of Research & Innovation is excited to share that the Summer 2025 Newsletter is now live on our website! This issue is packed with timely updates, training opportunities, sponsor guidance, and highlights from across Drexel’s research enterprise.
2025 CURE Grant Application Now Available
Jul 17, 2025
The 2025 CURE Grant application is now available in the Limited Submissions and Intramural Funding Portal!
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Upcoming Events & Trainings

August 13, 2025 11:00 AM — 12:30 PM Clinical Research Training Series
The first and last sessions will be held in person, while all others will be conducted remotely.
August 19, 2025 12:00 — 1:00 PM Office of Research & Innovation's Summer "Newsletter LIVE!” Webinar
Virtual
August 26, 2025 12:00 — 1:00 PM Novelution Update Webinar
Virtual
August 28, 2025 10:00 AM — 2:00 PM STAR Scholars Summer Showcase
Bentley Hall
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Quote-gradient The key to our successes has been and will always be the people who are engaged in these noble efforts. Research never stops at Drexel, and it is our amazing community that makes these metrics a reality.
Aleister Saunders, Executive Vice Provost for Research & Innovation
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