Nine researchers awarded Arts and Humanities Research Grants
The funding provides support to scholarly, creative, or artistic pursuits and research projects led by individuals or teams.
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2024 PARE Award Recipients
Each year, the Postdoctoral Awards for Research Excellence (PARE) are given in recognition of the research promise demonstrated by individual postdoctoral scholars. Meet this year’s recipients and learn about their areas of interest.
Inside UNC Research: Supporting strategic research collaborations
In May, Jill Aronson Pfaendtner began serving as the director of strategic research collaborations, a new role within the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research.
2024 Hettleman Prizes awarded to five exceptional early-career faculty
The annual Phillip and Ruth Hettleman Prizes for Artistic and Scholarly Achievement have been awarded to five promising faculty members who exemplify groundbreaking and innovative research along with future career promise.
OVCR announces search for Center for Galapagos Studies permanent director
The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR) is currently accepting applications for a permanent director of the UNC Center for Galapagos Studies (CGS), an administrative, secondary faculty appointment. … Read more
Mapping Marsh Futures
Researchers from the Carolina Drone Lab use aerial imagery to assess marsh health in the Outer Banks.
Decoding anti-vaping campaigns
Seth M. Noar and Sarah D. Kowitt investigate the factors that make vaping prevention ads effective for adolescents and young adults.
Announcing the Institute for Risk Management and Insurance Innovation
A message from Vice Chancellor for Research Penny Gordon-Larsen Dear Colleagues, I am excited to announce the launch of the Institute for Risk Management and Insurance Innovation (IRMII), a new … Read more
Catalyzing discoveries for innovation
By providing strategic support, funding opportunities, and expert guidance, the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research empowers researchers to pursue ambitious projects that address global challenges.
Weaving recycling knowledge into practice
Former UNC-Chapel Hill professors Matthew Parrott and Chris Luft are ushering the polyester industry into a more sustainable era.Â