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Accepting nominations: NRP Research Professionals Awards

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The UNC Network for Research Professionals (NRP) is excited to accept nominations to recognize the achievements of its members in the past year. These awards are intended to celebrate the diverse achievements of NRP members and inspire others to strive for excellence in their research endeavors.

The NRP is currently seeking nominations for the following potential awards:

  • Rising Star in Research
  • Excellence in Human Subjects Research
  • Collaborative Research Leadership
  • Research Communication Excellence
  • Community Impact
  • Lifetime Achievement

Nominations are submitted via a Qualtrics survey.

Winners will be announced during the 2026 UNC NRP Research Conference on May 20, 2026.

Details regarding each award and eligibility criteria: 2026 UNC Network for Research Professionals Awards (pdf)

The deadline for submitting nominations is Monday, April 20th at 11:59pm.

Learn more and register for the 2026 conference at nrp.tracs.unc.edu/research-conference

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