Resources for the Penn State Community
Support Through The Research Lifecycle
This map has been developed to support investigators at any stage of their education or career. Use this map as an overview of the entire process or click through each of the ‘stops’ to learn more about what is involved in that topic and learn where online resources are available for additional support.
OSVPR Offices
Support by Topic
Building Your Research Program
Research Ethics and Compliance
- Compliance for International Exports
- Conflict of Interest
- Controlled Substances
- Dive Safety
- Drone Operations
- Education & Resources
- Human Subjects Research (IRB)
- Clinical Trials
- Quality Assurance Program
- Radioisotopes (UIC)
- Regulated Biohazardous Materials (IBC, IRE, ESCRO)
- Research Integrity
- Research Security Program
- Vertebrate Animal Care and Use (IACUC)
