Authorized Organizational Representative

The Office of Research & Innovation is the designated signatory for all proposals submitted on behalf of Drexel University and the Drexel University College of Medicine. The Authorized Organizational Representative with the authority to sign grant proposals, grant awards and grant-related contracts on behalf of Drexel University, rests with the Executive Vice Provost for Research and those with delegated authority.

All proposal documents that obligate University personnel, facilities, intellectual property or other resources require an authorized University signature. The signature assures that appropriate policies, procedures, legal requirements and risks have been addressed.

Since a proposal is an offer to perform research, services, etc., in exchange for institutional review and approval, take care should be taken when interacting with potential sponsors so they do not mistake preliminary discussions for institutional commitments.

Authorized Organizational Representative

All Applications, Including Grants.gov

Aleister J. Saunders, Ph.D.
Executive Vice Provost for Research & Innovation
Office of Research & Innovation
Drexel University
3250 Chestnut Street, Suite 3010
Philadelphia, PA 19104-3443
Telephone: 215-895-6091
Fax: 267-359-9026
E-mail: DUResearch@drexel.edu

Authorized Signer for Grants and Contracts

Sarah Saxton
Executive Director, Sponsored Programs
Office of Research & Innovation
Drexel University
3250 Chestnut Street, Suite 3010
Philadelphia, PA 19104-3443
Telephone: 215-895-6408
Fax: 267-359-9026
E-mail: DUResearch@drexel.edu

Checks Payable to:

Drexel University
TD Bank
PO Box 95000-1090
Philadelphia, PA 19195-1090

In the Note section of the check, please be sure to specify the investigator's name.

Legal Notices

Timothy Raynor
Associate General Counsel
Office of the General Counsel
Drexel University
3020 Market Street, Suite 102
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Telephone: 215.895.1433
Fax: 215.895.1411
E-mail: timothy.j.raynor@drexel.edu