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Services by category

Due to recent funding adjustments, we are reviewing the charge rates for all our services. Some services will see new rates implemented, while others will experience rate increases, subject to approval by the Office of Sponsored Programs. For an updated rate structure, visit tracs.unc.edu/rates.

Clinical Research Operations and Conduct

Clinical & Translational Research Center (CTRC)

Clinical facility operations, nursing services, specimen processing and storage facilities.

Regulatory Support

Clinical regulatory assistance, guidance, and education for investigators and study coordinators.

Study Coordination and Management Services (RCMU)

Access to part-time study coordinators, project managers, and assistance hiring/onboarding for human subjects research.

Proposal Development, Funding, and Team Science

Pilot Funding

Pilot funding opportunities including the Clinical and Translational Science (CTS) Pilot award and the UNC/Novant Research Advisory Council awards.

Proposal Development

Proposal review and editorial support, identifying funding sources, grantsmanship training and education, sample applications, and TraCS Letters of Support.

Team Science

Assistance with identifying collaborators, tools to develop and sustain teams, and team development & management.

Clinical & Translational Science (CTS) Research Program

Funds the development of innovative solutions to scientific and operational roadblocks in translational research.

Engagement Voucher Program

Vouchers of up to $5,000 support engagement-related activities during the pre-award period.

Clinical Informatics and Electronic Health Record Data

Informatics and Data Science (IDSci)

Learn about or request data from the Carolina Data Warehouse for Health for research purposes.

Translational Science Application Development

Provides resources, through consultations and also developer time, to build initial versions of applications and help researchers move from concept to product.

Research Analytics, Design, and Data Management

Biostatistics

Biostatistical collaboration, consultation, statistical methodology support, data analysis, assistance with grant and manuscript preparation

FastTraCS (R&D/Commercialization)

Quick translation of discoveries, ideas, and inventions into marketable products. R&D and research commercialization support.

Implementation Science Methods Unit

Technical assistance for D&I science proposals, finding collaborators with D&I expertise, selecting and refining approaches to dissemination and implementation of evidence-based interventions.

Qualitative Research Service

Methodologies and best practices for qualitative data collection and analysis; tailored qualitative research study support and mentorship.


Qualitative Research Service

The NC TraCS Qualitative Research Service (QRS) offers a variety of services to support faculty, staff, students, and community partners conducting qualitative research projects.

Initial consultations are provided at no cost. Additional support is charged at an hourly rate (listed at tracs.unc.edu/rates). To request services, submit a request at tracs.unc.edu/request. Select "Qualitative Research Service" as the requested TraCS program.

Spanish language qualitative research services are provided in collaboration with the Inclusive Science Program.

Consultations

Our experts are available for consultations on any aspect of your qualitative research study. Meet with us to:

  • Refine research questions or study design
  • Discuss approaches to developing interview or focus group guides
  • Troubleshoot data collection issues
  • Obtain feedback on qualitative analysis approaches
  • Learn about transcription and translation resources
  • Obtain guidance on developing a qualitative research budget

Mock Interview or Focus Group

We provide an opportunity to practice and obtain feedback on your interviewing or facilitation skills. Using your study's guide, we will observe a mock session in English or Spanish, facilitate a debrief discussion, and provide feedback.

Material Review

Our team is available to review and provide feedback and suggested edits on Spanish or English language interview or focus group guides, qualitative manuscripts, or qualitative research grant proposals.

Qualitative Research Study Support & Mentorship

Our experts can provide technical support to studies conducting qualitative research in English and Spanish. We prioritize working with teams who are interested in building their capacity to conduct qualitative research, meaning we engage in qualitative research activities alongside the study team, while providing training and mentorship.

We collaborate with teams to support a variety of qualitative research activities, including:

  • Developing protocols and guides
  • Conducting interviews and focus groups
  • Analyzing data (content/thematic analysis or rapid assessment)
  • Reporting findings

UNC Qualitative Research Network

The UNC Qualitative Research Network listserv is a forum for resource and information sharing, as well as a space to seek connections, support, and feedback from others engaging in qualitative research at UNC-Chapel Hill. The listserv is available to faculty, staff, and students at UNC-Chapel Hill and UNC Health and is managed by NC TraCS and the Odum Institute.

If you would like to send and receive messages as part of this network, you can join the network. After joining, you can email the group by sending a message to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Qualitative Research Training Series

We offer a recurring qualitative research training series.

Contact Us

To request services, submit a request at tracs.unc.edu/request. Select "Qualitative Research Service" as the requested TraCS program. Our team can also be contacted at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

related services

Integrated Methods & Research Design

Assistance with mixed-method approaches; integrating dissimilar concepts/constructs; data collection techniques, data, and/or forms of analysis.

Engagement, Recruitment, and Inclusion in Research

Patient and Community Engagement in Research (PaCER)

Trainings and resources for research teams and community/patient partners; tailored study support for engagement; facilitated connections between research teams and partners.

Research Recruitment and Retention

Planning or troubleshooting recruitment and retention efforts, creating/optimizing recruitment materials, MyChart recruitment.

Health equity research design and multilingual inclusion

Health equity, population diversity, and data equity in research design; descriptive analyses for demographic reporting; qualitative research support and mentorship with Spanish-speaking and marginalized populations.

Practice-based Research (NCNC)

Guidance for conducting research in healthcare and practice-based settings.

Training and Career Development

Training and Career Development

K12 program, R writing groups, mock reviews, Career Development Award (K) writing groups, mentor identification/training, responsible conduct of research.

Educational Events and Opportunities

View a monthly calendar of all TraCS-sponsored learning opportunities and other relevant trainings and events.

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