CHOP and Drexel scientists will share some research privileges.
Drexel has entered into a new alliance to expand its academic and research partnership with the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).
The alliance, which extends through June 30, 2023, creates clearer pathways for joint research activities among researchers at both institutions, while enhancing educational programs at Drexel, including adding training opportunities for Drexel doctoral and master’s students at CHOP.
Eligible non-clinical research scientists at CHOP will be offered non-tenured research track appointments as CHOP-based Drexel research faculty at select colleges.
As CHOP employees, the research faculty will be located primarily at CHOP, but will engage with Drexel students, staff and faculty for research and become part of Drexel’s academic ecosystem.
Drexel faculty conducting research with CHOP colleagues may be eligible for non-traditional personnel status at CHOP while continuing to be Drexel employees based at Drexel.
“This initiative is the latest example of innovative collaboration among institutions within Philadelphia’s ‘meds and eds’ corridor,” says President John Fry. “By cultivating new opportunities for collaboration among our talented researchers, we are laying the groundwork for tomorrow’s discoveries, the impact of which will be felt locally and internationally.”