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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
Occupational scientist combines research and service
Now in Germany, Kierra Peak formed bonds (including matrimonial) as a doctoral student at Carolina.
UNC researchers uncover wildfire smoke’s health impacts
Inhaling wood smoke can upset the natural balance of bacteria in the lungs and contribute to diseases like asthma.
Pharmacy school’s new website documents availability of naloxone
Naloxone Near Me shows how the medication that rapidly reduces opioid overdoses is distributed by county.