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Funds

Acceleration Fund for Research

Provides support for Gillings faculty, students and staff to address critical public health challenges through research.

Center for the Business of Health

Provides support for the ongoing operations, programming, and research of the UNC Center for the Business of Health (CBOH) at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School. Use of funds may include supporting core programs that focus on co-curricular learning opportunities, interdisciplinary research and faculty support, student career development, new courses and offerings, and convening major events and symposia at the intersection of business and health.

Dean's Acceleration Fund

Provides support for our dean to support emerging challenges and innovative projects across the School.

Edward G. Holley Student Research Fund

Provides support for student research awards, especially for expenses incurred for research on the master's thesis.

Eric and Laura Montross Fund

Provides support for the Department of Pediatrics at UNC Children's Hospital.

Innovate Carolina General Fund

Support Innovation for all Carolina faculty and students. Provides funding for priority entrepreneurial and early-stage initiatives at the discretion of UNC’s Chief Innovation Officer.

Innovate Carolina Social Innovation Collaborative

Supports students and faculty pursuing ventures to benefit the public good and address social issues.

Innovate Carolina Student Engagement

Supports students pursuing entrepreneurial endeavors including internships at startups, the 1789 club, micro-grants, pitch competitions and more.

Medical Discovery Research Fund

Provides support for research at the earliest stages—before grant money can be applied for. Private support ensures that today’s promising ideas have a chance to become tomorrow’s breakthroughs!