Administrative Updates
COI Program Move to Annual Disclosure Model
April 13, 2026
A message from Quinton Johnson, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research Compliance Effective today, the Conflict of Interest (COI) Program is moving to an annual disclosure model. If you are involved in the design, conduct, or reporting of sponsored or human subjects research, you will: COI training is fully integrated into the disclosure workflow. Most researchers ... Read more
COI Program Moving to Annual Disclosure Model
April 1, 2026
A message from Quinton Johnson, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research Compliance During April, the Conflict of Interest (COI) Program will move to an annual disclosure model. You will receive an additional notification when the AIR system updates are live. If you are involved in the design, conduct, or reporting of sponsored or human subjects research, ... Read more
Leadership transition at the UNC Winston CenterÂ
January 21, 2026
Brian Boyd will serve as interim director for the Winston Center on Technology and Brain Development starting January 16, 2026.
UNC Dataverse recognized as a trustworthy data repository
January 20, 2026
UNC Dataverse, an institutional data repository for UNC researchers, has been recognized by the CoreTrustSeal, highlighting UNC Dataverse's commitment to proper stewardship and upholding the highest standards.
Update: Federal Shutdown Impacts
October 29, 2025
Dear Carolina Community, As you are probably aware, Congress was unable to negotiate a deal to continue funding the federal government and on October 1, 2025, the federal government began a temporary shutdown of affected activities. As we enter day 29 of the federal shutdown, we are writing to provide an update on operations at ... Read more
New leadership appointments to elevate research engagement and impactÂ
October 9, 2025
In support of our Research Roadmap goals to maximize stakeholder engagement and enhance our articulation of the benefits and impact of our research enterprise, I’m pleased to announce key leadership transitions and expanded roles within the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research’s (OVCR) offices of Research Communications and Partnerships & Impact. These transitions follow ... Read more
UNC Chapel Hill Response to 2025 Government Shutdown
September 30, 2025
Dear Campus Community, As you probably are aware, Congress is currently negotiating a deal to avoid a federal government shutdown. If a Congress does not pass a funding bill that is signed into law by midnight on Tuesday, September 30, a funding gap will occur, and the federal government will begin a temporary shutdown of ... Read more
Buchholz wins NRP lifetime achievement award, others win for excellence in their fields
June 12, 2025
The Network for Research Professionals (NRP) recently bestowed its inaugural annual awards during the 2025 NRP Research Conference to deserving members, including a lifetime achievement award presented to Valorie Buchholz. The awards were created to celebrate the diverse achievements of the NRP members and inspire others to strive for excellence in their research endeavors.
Critical update to NIH Public Access Policy
June 10, 2025
To the Carolina research community, The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced that the 2024 NIH Public Access Policy will now apply to all articles accepted for publication on or after July 1, 2025. Due to significant policy changes and the new, accelerated implementation timeline, it is important for all NIH-funded researchers to understand ... Read more
Conflict of Interest program leadership transition
May 8, 2025
Dear Colleagues, As many of you know, we are navigating a time of transition within UNC’s Conflict of Interest (COI) program. While change often brings uncertainty, it also presents a valuable opportunity to refocus our efforts and strengthen our commitment to responsible research practices. UNC’s COI program is a cornerstone of our ethical approach to ... Read more