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| 11th | in the US for federal research among universities. |
| $1.36 billion |
in research activity annually. |
| 12th | largest US research university in research volume & annual expenditures. |
Our Mission
To expand the frontiers of human knowledge and discovery, improving the health and well-being of people, communities, and environments in North Carolina, the nation, and the world.
Our Vision
The state, the country, and the world will turn to Carolina to solve the most critical challenges of today and tomorrow.
Strategic Research Priorities
By fostering and supporting collaborative, interdisciplinary teams, UNC Research is accelerating new discoveries and solutions to emerging challenges in these areas:
Brain
Cancer
Data Science
Environment
Infectious Disease
Opportunity, Well-Being, and Culture
Precision Health and Society
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UNC-Chapel Hill researchers create artificial cells that act like living cells
Ronit Freeman and her lab use innovative approaches to build functional cells, bridging the gap between synthetic and living materials.
Kenan Galapagos Fellows Program launches Fall 2024
The William R. Kenan, Jr. Charitable Trust has awarded the UNC Center for Galapagos Studies $1.5 million to launch a fellowship program and propel research in the Galápagos.
EcoStudio helps match Tar Heels with environmental internships
Open to undergraduate students of all majors and years, the program is dedicated to the exploration of careers in environment and sustainability.
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Upcoming Research Events
Optimizing Data Collection and Creating Maps with Drones (Online)
Wednesday 9:00 am
11th Symposium on Hemostasis
Thursday 8:00 am
Google Earth Engine for Urban Studies (Online)
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