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Explore the latest updates from the VPR, including timely updates about our policies and processes.

May 5, 2026

Advancing Global Research with Integrity

At Lehigh University, our international partnerships are vital to expanding human knowledge and solving the world’s most urgent problems. These collaborations bring a necessary diversity of thought that sustains our academic and research excellence. The Foundation of Our Success The strength of these partnerships depends on the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and trust. Lehigh remains committed to complying with all federal, state, and University requirements governing global research and scholarship. Protecting Your Research Research...
January 27, 2026

Announcing the 2026-2027 University Sabbatical Fellows

Dear colleagues, Following the review of more than 50 applications, we are pleased to announce the 2026-2027 cohort of University Sabbatical Fellows: Monica Hershberger, Associate Professor of Music. Dr. Hershberger will use her sabbatical to finish her second book, a biography of soprano Dorothy Maynor. One of the most famous African American singers during the 1940s and 1950s, Maynor founded the Harlem School of the Arts (HSA) in 1964. HSA continues to thrive to this...
December 19, 2025

New Research Misconduct Policy Effective January 1, 2026

Dear Department Chairs, I am writing to share that a new Research Misconduct Policy has been finalized and will go into effect on January 1, 2026. The new policy is posted on the Office of Research Integrity’s website and is accompanied by FAQs. The University Policy Structure stipulates that the development of University policies should include review, comments, and recommendations of particular and appropriate groups, such as faculty. The process for developing the Research Misconduct...

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Vice Provost for Research (VPR)

The VPR stem is made up of various offices that report to the Vice Provost, Anand Jagota, Ph.D.

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Office of Research Development

  • Explore Funding Options (Internal or External)
  • Research Ideation
  • Proposal Storytelling/Writing Guidance

Office of Research Integrity

  • Human Subjects (IRB)
  • Vertebrate Animals in Research (IACUC)
  • Conflicts of Interest
  • Export Control
  • Research Security
  • Research Ethics & Compliance
  • Research Policies

Office of Research & Sponsored Programs

  • Externally Funded Research
  • Funding Requirements
  • Proposal Submission to External Sponsors (via LIRA)
  • Budget Development
  • Industry Contract Review
  • Award Management & Research Accounting

Office of Technology Transfer

  • Assesses Commercial Viability of Inventions & Discoveries
  • Protection of intellectual property (patents/copyrights)
  • Technology Commercialization
  • Relationships with Industry Partners
  • External Collaboration Requests

Office of Postdoctoral Affairs

  • Postdoctoral Life
  • Career Development for Postdocs
  • Mentoring for Postdocs
  • Community Building
  • Selecting a Postdoctoral Mentor