The Global Innovation Partnerships (GIP) program at Drexel University fosters global-minded students and faculty, providing them with the skills needed to thrive in multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environments. Through collaborations with international and local academic institutions, technoparks, and industry, GIP participants work on life-saving biomedical solutions while gaining global networks and experiences.

About the GIP Fellowship

The Global Innovation Partnership endowment was established in 2015 in recognition of Professor Banu Onaral’s longstanding commitment to fostering synergistic global academic and innovation partnerships. GIP Fellowships are being announced to mark the 10th anniversary, and has been generously funded by a grant from the Wallace H. Coulter Foundation.

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Opportunities for GIP Fellows

GIP Fellows participate in a range of global opportunities:

• International research and innovation exchanges
• Joint degree programs
• Service Through Innovation projects
• Hands-on experience in diverse settings with industry startups

Selected Global Partnerships

The GIP program has established partnerships with institutions around the world, including:

• Turkey: Acibadem University, Istanbul Technical University, Middle East Technical University, and others
• India: Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Bharati Vidyapeeth University, and more
• China: Shanghai Jiao Tong University, ShanghaiTech University, and biotechnology companies
• UK: Coventry University and Nottingham Trent University
• Singapore: NTU-Air Traffic Management Research Institute

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Honoring Professor Banu Onaral

Professor Banu Onaral, PhD, is recognized for her leadership in fostering global partnerships and her groundbreaking work in biomedical engineering. As the founder of the GIP program, Dr. Onaral's legacy includes advancing research and innovation, promoting global collaboration, and creating opportunities for students to make a global impact in healthcare.

Support the GIP Program

Your gift to the Professor Banu Onaral Endowed Fund for Global Innovation Partnerships will support the next generation of biomedical engineers. Donations fund undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral students engaged in research, innovation, and service abroad, advancing fields like neurotechnology, immune engineering, and cell and gene therapy.

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Contact Us

To learn more about supporting the GIP program, contact Karen Shore at kes325@drexel.edu or 215.895.1304.