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Research
Research at UNC-Chapel Hill, a billion-dollar venture, has quadrupled over the past 15 years, firmly establishing Carolina as one of America’s top-ranked research universities.
Facts & Figures
- 11thamong research universities for federal funding devoted to research and development in all fields
- 9thlargest U.S. research university in research volume
- 2,402UNC-Chapel Hill research projects directly addressed the health, education, or well-being of North Carolina citizens in 2023
- $1.36 billionreached in annual research expenditures at Carolina
- 8,836North Carolina jobs created out of Carolina research
Serving North Carolina,
Changing the World
Carolina is a world-class research university where great ideas and creativity flow, innovations are put to the test, and discoveries are made.
Robotics work heralds ‘discovery factories’
Carolina scientists define lab automation and create AI that enables a robot to work beside humans.
Clinical psych standout focuses on autism and aging
Carolina gave Claire Klein the opportunity to research autism across the lifespan.
New East digs yield centuries-old relics
A team of Carolina archaeologists unearthed artifacts from the late 18th century at the former site of Steward’s Hall.
Research Around campus
Romance studies professor bridges humanities and AI
Lucia Binotti combines a love of words with a passion for using digital technologies in her research and teaching.
Artificial intelligence ethics concern philosopher
AI Project director Thomas Hofweber looks at the moral implications of AI algorithms.
NC needs to ‘supercharge’ energy storage technologies
Energy expert and Carolina chemistry professor Alex Miller recommends how to harness renewable energy in a recent report.