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

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.