Applications open for NRP Professional Development Awards (2025-2026)

The UNC Network for Research Professionals (NRP) has announced its next round of Professional Development Awards for 2025-2026.

This award provides supplemental funding to help cover professional development opportunities for UNC-Chapel Hill or UNC Health employees whose work is focused on human subjects research. This funding mechanism is intended for individuals pursuing activities to further their career as research professionals and advancing the current workforce.

The award covers work-related education and training and can be used for conferences, certificates, continuing education, classes or seminars, or similar instructional opportunities that are not already covered by other resources. Specifically, the award is designed to cover expenses related to the opportunity (e.g., registration, materials, travel).

Individual awards ranging from $100 ‐ $500 will be granted depending on strength of application.

Application deadline: September 30, 2025 at 5 p.m.

For more information, eligibility, and application instructions, visit nrp.tracs.unc.edu/professional-development-awards