Vice President for Research - Neil Sharkey

The Office of the Senior Vice President for Research supports faculty and student research by encouraging the highest standards of quality, and fostering ethical conduct in research.

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Interdisciplinary Research at Penn State

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PSU Inventor's Guide to Technology Transfer

Unique to Innovation Park, tenants are in close proximity to Penn State’s $848 million-a-year research program, allowing convenient access to world-class research. Areas covered include scientific, engineering, technology, and business resources.

Accessing Penn State’s research program happens in a few ways including Contract Research, Licensable Technologies, or through the office of the Senior Vice President for Research.

Contract Research

Penn State is among the nation's top universities in industry-sponsored research. Their 2,500 science and technology based researchers partner with more than 400 companies every year. We’ll put you in touch with the expert researchers that meet your needs.