Lehigh University’s College of Arts and Sciences offers faculty an extensive range of research resources designed to advance scholarship across a variety of disciplines. The college is equipped with cutting-edge laboratories, advanced technology, and specialized research centers that support work in the arts, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. In addition, faculty have access to comprehensive support services, including help with grant writing, securing research funding, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Lehigh is dedicated to providing its research community with the tools and environment necessary to drive innovative and impactful scholarly work.
Research Support
Lehigh University uses a decentralized model for research support, giving faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences direct access to a dedicated team. This team includes professional staff, both at the College-level and Department-level, who help manage research administrative activities and act as liaisons with Lehigh’s Central Research Offices (ORSP, OVPR), making it easier for faculty to focus on their work.
Please reach out to Dan DiGiacomo at djd324@lehigh.com to get started, and if you have any questions.
If you are inquiring about funding from corporations or foundations, please reach out to Chris Hellstrom (Arts & Humanities) at chh522@lehigh.edu and Matthew Mattern (STEM) at mqm5@lehigh.edu.
The links below will help you navigate submitting proposals at Lehigh and provide helpful resources.
Use this link to access training resources for how to use Lehigh's Integrated Research Administration (LIRA) system for externally funded research proposal development & submission.
Use this link to start a LIRA Funding Proposal record or an Agreement record in LIRA.
Use this link to access information from the Vice Provost for Research (VPR) Office. There are links to various resources, such as Lehigh’s rates and policies, how to find the Contract and Grant Specialist (CGS) that supports your department, and the latest updates from the VPR office.
Use this link to access the Pivot-RP funding database. The Pivot-RP database covers all major funding sources for research and allows researchers to connect on shared interests. A free Pivot account is available for all Lehigh faculty, staff and students.
Visit the LTS Pivot-RP Getting Started page for instructions on how to set up your account, create your profile, set up customized funding alerts, and get the most out of your searches.
Use this link to access helpful resources and information from the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP). If you are new to Lehigh or submitting your first grant application, please read through the New Faculty/Researcher Guidance.
Use this link to connect with the Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) Department. EH&S is the official contact point for outside regulatory agencies and emergency response actions for spills, fires and unplanned releases of hazardous materials. They also coordinate Lehigh’s Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC).
Use this link to access information from The Research Integrity office. Research Integrity supports the Lehigh University community in the ethical conduct of research. They oversee Lehigh’s Institutional Review Board (IRB) and the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), as well as oversight for research training and research security.
This link will take you to a webpage that lists Lehigh’s policies, guidance, standard operating procedures, and documents/templates issued by the Office of the Vice Provost for Research, the Office of Research & Sponsored Programs, or Research Integrity.
Use this link to connect with the Office of Technology Transfer (OTT). OTT can help connect Lehigh’s faculty and researchers with industry partners, investors, and entrepreneurs to bring innovative solutions to real-world problems.
This link will take you to a webpage listing Lehigh’s standing committees and the faculty currently serving on those committees.
Use this link to learn about Lehigh’s Office of Government Relations. The Office of Government Relations is available to help the campus community successfully navigate federal and state affairs.
Use this link to connect with Lehigh’s Library & Technical Services (LTS) group. Their team is here to help you with questions about any LTS service — from research guidance, pedagogical consultation or technical support.
Resources for Advancing Your Research
Access research FAQs on the Faculty/Staff Resources Course Site.