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?

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Recent Announcements

Novelution’s IRB Module Is Now Live!
Aug 17, 2026
You can now access Novelution with your Drexel Single Sign-On (SSO) credentials at: https://novelution.drexel.edu.
Final Reminder: Novelution IRB Module Launches Monday
Aug 14, 2026
The launch of the IRB Module in Novelution is almost here! This Monday, August 17, the system will officially go live. If you haven't already, now is the time to complete any remaining preparation activities.
Reminder: Novelution IRB Module Launches August 17 - Join Today's Webinar
Aug 12, 2026
The launch of the IRB Module in Novelution is less than one week away! On Monday, August 17, Novelution will become the new electronic research administration system for IRB submissions, beginning the transition from COEUS.
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September 15, 2026 8:30 AM — 5:00 PM Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Face-to-Face Training Day
As physical space is limited, depending upon registration, we may ask individuals to switch to remote
October 27, 2026 12:00 — 12:00 AM Discovery Day 2026
Pennsylvania Convention Center Terrace Ballrooms (Broad Street Entrance)
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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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