Welcome from OVPR

As a Carnegie R1 institution located in the heart of Philadelphia, Temple University is home to a dynamic research community that spans disciplines, drives discovery, and advances real-world impact. With approximately $292 million in annual research expenditures and a growing portfolio of patents, partnerships, and translational initiatives, Temple fosters an environment where scholarly inquiry thrives.

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is here to support you throughout your research journey. We serve as a central hub for research development, funding strategy, compliance, sponsored project administration, technology commercialization, and cross-sector partnerships. Our mission is to help faculty succeed at every stage of the research lifecycle — from idea to implementation, from lab to community.

This packet is designed to help you navigate your first year as a Temple researcher. Inside, you will find essential information, key contacts, and resources to support your success, including tools for proposal preparation, research integrity, grant management, and professional development.

We are excited to welcome you to Temple’s vibrant community of investigators, educators, and innovators.

Research Lifecycle Support

OVPR is structured to support faculty across every stage of the research lifecycle: from idea generation and funding strategy to compliance, post-award management, and technology transfer. Whether you are submitting your first proposal, navigating regulatory requirements, managing a complex grant, or exploring commercialization pathways, OVPR’s specialized offices and teams are here to provide expert guidance, resources, and personalized support. Our goal is to make it easier for you to focus on what matters most: advancing knowledge and making an impact.

Research Development

Reporting to the Office of the Vice President for Research, the Office of Research Development (ORD) strengthens Temple University’s research enterprise by providing faculty and researchers with strategic resources to advance their scholarly work.

ORD offers grantsmanship training, expert proposal review, and strategic consultation while facilitating interdisciplinary collaborations and identifying funding opportunities. ORD manages internal funding programs, coordinates limited submissions, and assists in developing large-scale, multidisciplinary proposals. Additionally, ORD fosters external partnerships with federal agencies, industry, and nonprofits, promotes faculty recognition, and facilitates engagement with research sponsors.

Through these initiatives, ORD advances research excellence and enhances faculty success in securing competitive funding.
 

Research Administration

Reporting to the Office of the Vice President for Research, the Office of Research Administration (ORA) provides comprehensive full life cycle administrative and financial support for all of Temple University’s externally sponsored research activities. ORA manages all pre- and post-award processes for grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements, ensuring compliance with institutional goals, policies, and procedures.

ORA works closely with faculty and research teams to provide timely and clear communication, build partnerships with external sponsors, and deliver expert stewardship throughout the duration of sponsored projects. By offering knowledge-based leadership and fostering a collaborative stewardship model, ORA aims to deliver exceptional service, expertise, and education to support sponsored research across the university.

Research Compliance

Reporting to the Office of the Vice President for Research, the Office of Research Compliance (ORC) upholds Temple University’s commitment to ethical and responsible research. ORC provides guidance, oversight, and resources to ensure compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations. It facilitates adherence to policies on human subject research, animal care and use, biosafety, conflict of interest disclosures and management, export controls, and research integrity.

ORC also supports the “I-Committees”: Institutional Review Board (IRB), the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), and the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC). Through education, training, and compliance monitoring, ORC fosters a culture of integrity and accountability in research.

Technology Commercialization and Innovation

Temple University’s Office of Technology Commercialization and Business Development (OTCBD) accelerates the transformation of groundbreaking research into real-world impact. As part of the Office of Technology Commercialization and Business Development in the Office of the Vice President for Research, the team collaborates with faculty, researchers, entrepreneurs, and industry partners to protect intellectual property, facilitate commercialization, and drive innovation forward.  

From invention disclosure and patenting to licensing and startup formation, Technology Commercialization provides comprehensive support to Temple’s research community. By fostering strategic partnerships and streamlining pathways for commercialization, the team ensures that novel discoveries reach the marketplace, benefiting society while advancing the university’s mission of research excellence and economic development.  This includes establishing contracts to protect confidential information, enabling material and data transfers, and negotiating industry sponsored research agreements. 

Learn more at research.temple.edu/innovation

Electronic Research Administration (ERA)

The Office of Electronic Research Administration, under the direction of the Vice President for Research, provides support with information systems and technology used to facilitate research administrative processes.

ERA uses an integrated and automated system to assist research administration activities with both pre- and post-award processes that involves the administrative and regulatory aspects of grants, contracts and clinical trials.

Ways to Stay Connected

OVPR shares essential updates and important news with the Temple research community through multiple communication channels. In addition to checking our website for the latest updates, we invite you to explore the various ways you can connect with us.

Research Listservs

Our research listservs and mailing lists help keep our community informed about funding opportunities, upcoming trainings, rule changes, and more. Please subscribe to our listservs. 

Research Teams Channel

OVPR maintains a Microsoft Teams channel to communicate with our Temple, TUHS, and FCCC research community. You must use a temple.edu, tuhs.temple.edu, or fccc.edu email address to join.

@TempleResearch on Social Media

OVPR shares the latest updates, upcoming events, and news about Temple Research and Innovation through our social media channels. Follow us on LinkedIn and X to stay informed.

OVPR Events

OVPR) hosts a variety of events throughout the year to inspire collaboration, celebrate innovation, and support the research community at Temple University. Explore this page to discover upcoming events and learn about OVPR's signature events held every year.

Key Contacts

We look forward to supporting your research journey at Temple University. Please contact us for assistance.

Vice President for Research: Josh Gladden, (215) 204-3708, jgladden@temple.edu

Research Development: Seema Freer, Director of Research Development, (215) 204-6350, [click-for-email]

Research Administration: Dennis J. Paffrath, Associate Vice President for Research Administration, (215) 204-6325, dennis.paffrath@temple.edu

Pre Award: Christine Blewett, Assistant Director, Pre Award, (215) 707-8388, cblewett@temple.edu

Post Award: Stephen Kosciolek, Director of Finance/Accounting, Post Award, (215) 926-2057, stephen.kosciolek@temple.edu

Research Compliance (including Research Security): Maria Palazuelos Jorganes, Associate Vice President of Research Compliance, (215) 707-7265, wcnvenz+ryczrg+hqr

IRB: irb@temple.edu

IACUC: iacuc@temple.edu

IBC: pov+ryczrg+hqr

Export Control: Dwayne King, Export Control Manager, [click-for-email]

Technology Commercialization & Innovation: Stephen Nappi, Associate Vice President of Technology Commercialization & Business Development, (215) 204-5293, vccna.arucrgf+ryczrg+hqr

Technology Commercialization: Niraj Muni, Director of Commercialization Operations, (267) 721-2901, vahza+ryczrg+hqr

Innovation Nest: Todd Abrams, Executive Director, Innovation Nest, (215) 204-8823, fzneon.qqbg+ryczrg+hqr

Electronic Research Administration (ERA): Krunal Cholera, ERA Director / Project Manager, (215) 204-5370, ynahex+ryczrg+hqr

For the full OVPR Staff Directory, please visit our website: research.temple.edu/about-us/staff-directory