Explore Funds

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

Provides support for the highest priorities of the Environment, Ecology and Energy Program (E3P).

Provides support to the greatest need of the department to study how environmental factors such as air, water and pollution affect human health and develop solutions to protect our communities.

Provides support for the department to investigate the causes, patterns and prevention of diseases and health conditions in populations.

Supports the director in expanding strategic partnerships with academic collaborators, advancing innovative research and educational initiatives, and fostering meaningful engagement with local stakeholders on critical environmental challenges.

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

This fund provides the UNC Institute for the Environment with the flexibility to deploy resources where they are most needed to support core programs, advance emerging research, and respond to urgent environmental challenges.

Provides capital support for the UNC Herbarium.

Provides support needed to expand outreach across North Carolina and offer increased hours and free experiences to Carolina students.