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

Office of Research & Innovation Upcoming Events
Nov 10, 2025
Stay informed and engaged with the Office of Research & Innovation! Don’t miss out on tomorrow’s “Newsletter LIVE!” Webinar and a LabArchives Training on November 18!
Don’t Miss Out: ORI Autumn “Newsletter LIVE!” Webinar on November 11
Nov 5, 2025
Are you up to date on the Office of Research & Innovation’s latest policies, procedures, and guidance? We’re bringing the Autumn 2025 Newsletter to life with a live webinar covering the key updates you need to know and what they mean for your research.
Office of Research & Innovation Autumn Newsletter
Oct 30, 2025
The Office of Research & Innovation Autumn 2025 Newsletter is now live on our website! Don’t miss out on important updates on evolving federal requirements, training opportunities, sponsor guidance, and other news from across Drexel’s research enterprise.
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Upcoming Events & Trainings

November 10, 2025 4:00 — 5:00 PM The Potential Benefits of Cannabinoids for Cardiovascular Disease - Maurice Hinson, MD
Online
November 11, 2025 12:00 — 1:00 PM ORI Autumn “Newsletter LIVE!” Webinar on November 11
Virtual
November 11, 2025 1:00 — 2:00 PM Fall Research Computing Workshops: Introduction to the Unix shell
Zoom
November 12, 2025 3:00 — 4:00 PM STAR Scholars Info Session
Bentley Hall, 2nd Floor Annex
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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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