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.
THE VISION
ACCELERATE
our growth and competitiveness
INNOVATE
so our research makes even greater impact on society
TRANSFORM
our research enterprise to be more nimble and efficient
STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
Enhance Research Assets
Build, improve, and maintain state-of-the-art research facilities, equipment, data, and technologies to enable success.
Promote Growth & Opportunity
Identify and invest in strategic opportunities, leverage existing research strengths, and foster collaboration to discover new knowledge and address strategic challenges.
Maximize Value & Impact
Increase the impact of UNC-Chapel Hill research and communicate its value.
OPERATIONAL IMPERATIVES
Support & grow a talented research workforce
Support and grow a talented workforce that ensures UNC-Chapel Hill continues to excel in research that serves N.C. and the world.
Facilitate efficient research support & compliance
Foster an environment that facilitates efficient research processes and promotes integrity, objectivity, and quality of research outputs.