Jackson
UNC Research Overall Stats
- 10th in Federal Research Expenditures Nationally
- 13th in Overall Research Expenditures Nationally
- 1st in Best Value for Public Colleges
10th
in Federal Research Expenditures Nationally
13th
in Overall Research Expenditures Nationally
1st
in Best Value for Public Colleges
Over $1.2B in Annual Research Expenditures from All Sources
UNC Researchʼs Impact on Jackson
$2546953 in sustained investment for research projects benefitting Jackson County, FY 19-23
- 6 Undergraduate Students Will Participate in Research Activity
- 4 Research Projects (FY23)
- 6 Residents Employed by UNC Research (FY22)
6
Undergraduate Students Will Participate in Research Activity
FY23
4
Research Projects
FY22
6
Residents Employed by UNC Research
Projects Benefitting Jackson County
- Funded by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, the UNC Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research identifies and overcomes barriers to medical providers incorporating evidence-based treatment for opioid use disorder into their practice.
- The Appalachian Highlands Network is one of 32 National Park Service programs across the country that is dedicated to understanding and preserving unique natural resources through science and education.
- With funding from NASA, the UNC Institute for the Environment enlists citizen scientists and satellites to track lake water levels.