Research Opportunities
Drexel University prides itself on practical application of knowledge,
thus it is no surprise that research is an integral part of the Drexel education.
As a Drexel graduate student, you are expected to contribute to your field,
and we have the tools and resources to help you do it.
Our Faculty
Learn from a community of active research professionals whose findings are featured in internationally recognized publications and at top conferences.
Our Facilities and Research Opportunities
Our facilities include the Lynch Observatory, which houses the largest telescope
in Philadelphia, several Beowulf computer clusters, and a newly equipped
analytical chemistry laboratory.
The new 130,000-square-foot
Papadakis Integrated Sciences Building is home to Drexel's bioscience, nutrition,
and environmental science research programs. The building features
an innovative five-story biowall, utilizing a variety of plants to
filter and purify the indoor air.
Research opportunities extend beyond the Drexel campus. Bioscience students
may choose to study terrapin turtles in Barnegat Light, New
Jersey, or leatherback turtles in Costa Rica, while
Clinical Psychology students receive training at a number of healthcare
sites throughout the Delaware Valley.
Our Funding
Research contract and grant awards and expenditures for the University exceed
$100 million.
Your program may offer research assistantships or fellowships. Be sure to
review your college's financing options and
contact your department for application requirements.
