Saint Josephs University

Saint Joseph's University is a private, non-profit educational institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) since November 15, 2001. As a comprehensive university, it offers educational programs across various disciplines and has established itself as a research-active institution. The university is eligible to receive federal contract and grant awards, primarily operating as an educational institution with a focus on research, scientific exploration, and academic development across multiple domains.

Through its federal grant awards, Saint Joseph's University has demonstrated significant research capabilities across scientific, medical, and technological domains. The university has received substantial prime federal grants from agencies such as the National Cancer Institute, National Science Foundation, National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Office on Violence Against Women. Its research projects span diverse areas including cancer biology, neurological studies of stress responses, medical imaging techniques, and preservation of art collections. Specific research initiatives have included mechanistic studies on GABA receptors in triple negative breast cancer, exploring stress responses in C. elegans, developing moment-based descriptors for biological data analysis, and investigating DNA damage and repair pathways. The university also participates in sub-awards with institutions like the University of Pennsylvania, Duke University, and Syracuse University, supporting collaborative research efforts and contributing expertise in areas such as genomic data analysis, drug resistance studies, and educational research on teaching persistence. Additionally, Saint Joseph's has engaged in grants supporting community-focused programs like campus violence prevention and medication-assisted treatment training for physician assistants.