Faculty Resources
Wharton provides extensive faculty resources, from international exchange programs to the latest in technology software and hardware.
Supported by a strong research infrastructure at the School and the University, faculty have at hand the tools and resources they need to build meaningful research partnerships, conduct rigorous analysis, and develop innovative teaching materials.
Research and Exchange Partnerships
Through the School’s strategic alliances and institutional relationships, Wharton faculty can develop global teaching and research partnerships. Wharton’s worldwide network includes an alliance with INSEAD and shared research initiatives with CERT, as well as Knowledge@Wharton’s international editorial teams and Executive Education’s worldwide partnerships. Global Initiatives Portal »
Research Centers and Initiatives
With over 25 research centers and initiatives, Wharton offers faculty opportunities to participate in research across the spectrum of business topics. Through research centers, faculty generate courses, engage in community outreach, publish research, and facilitate collaboration among experts in academe, government, and industry.
Tools for Research and Teaching
At Wharton, professors not only use technology – they help create it. Together, faculty and Wharton computing staff develop new research tools and learning technologies for use at Wharton and around the world. Faculty Tools Portal »
Some highlights include:
- Wharton Research Data Services
Developed with Wharton faculty input, Wharton Research Data Services (WRDS) has transformed the way business research is conducted. Using WRDS, researchers at more than 250 business schools and financial institutions worldwide access a wealth of data through a consistent web-based interface. More » - FacultyCafe
Wharton's customized groupware platform with secure, web-based document-sharing and collaboration. More » - Behavioral Research Lab
Wharton's experimental laboratory for behavioral research equipped with the latest in computing and video technology. More »
Teaching Simulations
Wharton's Alfred P. West, Jr. Learning Lab is creating new tools for learning innovation. With Wharton faculty, the Learning Lab has developed more than two dozen web-based simulations and multimedia learning tools. More »
Knowledge@Wharton
A leading online business journal, Knowledge@Wharton offers timely analysis of current business topics and trends, drawing on the research and ideas of Wharton faculty and other experts. Knowledge@Wharton is delivered biweekly to more than 1.4 million subscribers in 200 countries – and is published in four global editions: U.S., China, India, and Universia. More »
Penn Research Resources
Penn is one of the world's great research universities with ample opportunity and resources for researchers, including support offices, funding sources, assistance with grant applications, and collaboration opportunities. More »
