The UNC Research Opportunities Initiative program provides targeted funding for innovative and potentially game-changing research initiatives.The 2020 round of awards will focus on institutional block grants to fund initiatives designed to increase research capacity in one of the eligible research areas. Funded by a recurring annual appropriation from the North Carolina General Assembly, the ROI represents a significant financial investment in the UNC System’s strategic goals.Priority research areas eligible for ROI funding include advanced manufacturing; marine and coastal science; defense, military, and security; pharmacoengineering; energy; and data science. ROI awards demonstrate North Carolina’s growing appreciation of the role that university research can play in supporting economic development across our state.
LIMITED SUBMISSION: For the 2020 Award cycle, UNC System Institutions may only submit one proposal each and must have the support from the Vice Provost for Research and the Provost.
Competition Calendar:
LIMITED SUBMISSION: For the 2020 Award cycle, UNC System Institutions may only submit one proposal each and must have the support from the Vice Provost for Research and the Provost.
Competition Calendar:
- 12 pm, January 16, 2020: internal competition applications due via InfoReady Review
- 12 pm, January 30, 2020: internal faculty reviews complete
- 5 pm, January 31, 2020: all applicants notified of status
- 5 pm, February 3, 2020: selected applicants confirm their intent to apply
- Applications are due to the UNC System office by March 1, 2020