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Novant-UNC research funding opportunities

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Addressing health equity and clinical research issues at the coast

The Research Advisory Council (RAC) is a joint committee composed of research leaders from Novant Health, New Hanover Regional Medical Center (NHRMC) and University of North Carolina School of Medicine (UNC-SOM). RAC is accepting applications for three pilot programs:

RAC Research Capacity Building Grants

Deadline: February 14, 2024

These grants afford teams comprised of UNC and Coastal investigators with up to $500,000 over 2-3 years. The aim is to build sustainable and high impact research teams focused on Coastal health concerns and populations.

Promoting Clinical Research in Southeastern NC Pilot Grants

Deadline: October 10, 2023

For the 2022/2023 round of funding, the RAC is focusing efforts on promoting clinical research to understand and improve relevant community health challenges such as cancer, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, primary care, COVID-19, women and children's health, substance use disorder and more. Awards will provide up to $50,000 in funding for a 12-month project period.

Promoting Health Equity in Southeastern NC Pilot Grants

Deadline: October 10, 2023

Projects should promote research to understand and improve relevant community health challenges, such as health equity; social determinants of health; and disparities in maternal health, mental health, opioid addiction, cancer, heart disease, stroke, and COVID-19. Awards will provide up to $50,000 in funding for a 12-month project period.


Visit tracs.unc.edu/services/pilot-program/research-advisory-council-awards for more information and RFAs.

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