The Research Roadmap is a bold, actionable plan that will drive even greater research impact and solidify our position as a global research leader.

The Research Roadmap, spearheaded by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, is a strategic plan designed to elevate our existing research excellence. It charts the course to a dynamic research ecosystem that fosters breakthroughs guided by three core principles: accelerate, innovate, and transform.

With the Research Roadmap, we aim to accelerate our research growth by capitalizing on our strengths and investing in emerging areas of discovery. By harnessing the power of our world-class research, we will drive innovation. And we will transform our research enterprise to be more agile, efficient, and impactful, with greater returns on investment, improving the well-being of our state, nation, and world.

STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

Enhance Research Assets

Strengthen and modernize Carolina’s core research assets, facilities, equipment, data, and technology to enable competitiveness, scale, and long-term impact.

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Promote Growth & Opportunity

Grow and diversify the research portfolio by investing in priority areas, leveraging institutional strengths, and pursuing new funding and partnership opportunities.

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Maximize Value & Impact

Increase the visibility, relevance, and societal return of Carolina research through strategic communication, engagement, translation, and community partnership.

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OPERATIONAL IMPERATIVES

Develop the Research Workforce

Recruit, recognize, and retain exceptional faculty, research leaders, and staff to sustain excellence and institutional resilience.

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Streamline Support & Compliance

Ensure efficient, compliant, and researcher-centered administrative systems that enable growth while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and stewardship.

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