Administrative Updates
NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy Update
September 14, 2022
A message to the research community on research compliance The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently announced the rollout of a new Data Management and Sharing Policy which requires all proposals submitted to NIH after January 25, 2023, to include a data management and sharing (DMS) plan. The requirement applies to all scientific data that ... Read more
Use of non-UNC email accounts for research recruitment
September 7, 2022
A message to the research community on research compliance Recruitment of subjects for research is paramount to the success of the study. To that end, recruitment materials typically include ways to contact the investigator or the research team and will, oftentimes, use email as a contact method. Email accounts used to conduct the business of ... Read more
August 11, 2022
August 11, 2022
New KickStart assistant director primes startups for growth Judy Prasad is embracing her new role as assistant director of KickStart Venture Services, a department in Innovate Carolina’s Office of Technology Commercialization. She is equipping entrepreneurial inventors and research-based startups with the resources, investor connections, training and talent they need to flourish and grow. Valorie Buchholz ... Read more
June 9, 2022
June 9, 2022
Copenhaver named director of Institute for Convergent Science Greg Copenhaver has been named director of the Institute for Convergent Science (ICS). In this new role, Copenhaver will work to define the activities, mission, and vision for the institute’s future, with his focus revolving around a central question: How does ICS support research that creates new ... Read more
Fall 2016 Merit Bonus – Mandatory Adjustment
May 17, 2022
During Fall 2016 the NC General Assembly and UNC General Administration approved bonuses for EHRA and SHRA faculty/staff. There were two types of bonuses awarded. One bonus was an across-the-board bonus to all EHRA and SHRA faculty/staff. The second bonus was discretionary and was to be awarded based on merit determined by the employee’s management. ... Read more
April 7, 2022
April 7, 2022
Introducing the new vice chancellor for research Professor Penny Gordon-Larsen was appointed interim vice chancellor for research on March 14, 2022. She previously served as the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Healthʼs associate dean for research, a position she held since September 2018. As vice chancellor, Gordon-Larsen is responsible for setting strategic priorities for ... Read more
February 3, 2022
February 3, 2022
RENCI launches new webinar series RENCI is helping launch the Carolina Data Science Now webinar series, which aims to illuminate data science research across disciplines at UNC and foster a community among faculty and staff who share an interest in connecting with other data science practitioners. The inaugural event took place on January 26 and ... Read more
January 6, 2022
January 6, 2022
Provider & clinical staff input needed Are you interested in providing feedback on how to integrate research within your clinical setting? NC TraCS is seeking input from physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, allied health professionals, and clinic administrators on challenges you face with research in your clinic, practice, or unit. Those who register and are available ... Read more
November 4, 2021
November 4, 2021
Join Us For University Research Week November 8-12 University Research Week kicks off next week! The annual event is a week-long celebration of Carolina’s research excellence and an effort to increase participation by students of all levels in research activity. The signature event for this year’s celebration is the Health of Our State and Beyond ... Read more
October 7, 2021
October 7, 2021
OVCR hiring director of DEI strategy The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR) is actively recruiting for the director of strategy for research diversity workforce and community partnerships, a new position reporting to the vice chancellor for research. The director will assure that UNC Research leadership is sustaining and enhancing a diverse, inclusive, civil, ... Read more