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Facts & Figures

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:

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Brain

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Cancer

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Data Science

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Environment

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Infectious Disease

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Opportunity, Well-Being, and Culture

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Precision Health and Society


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