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Funds

Applied Physical Sciences Gift Fund

Provides flexible, unrestricted financial support for the Department of Applied Physical Sciences, helping the department address immediate needs, support student and faculty research, and fund educational priorities.

BeAM Makerspace Gift Fund

Provides support for a network of campus makerspaces where UNC faculty, students and staff utilize state-of-the-art equipment and emerging technologies to design and make physical objects for education, research, entrepreneurship and recreation.

Carolina Nursing Global Fund

Provides support to expand global learning opportunities for Carolina Nursing students and faculty through study abroad, international virtual collaboration and visiting scholars — preparing nurses to improve health across cultures and communities.

Edward G. Holley Student Research Fund

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

Fellows for Inclusive Excellence

Provides support for recruiting future educators and incentivizes working in Title I schools in North Carolina.

FORevHER Tar Heels Women’s Excellence Fund

Provides support for interpersonal, professional, and leadership programming and development opportunities. This fund enriches a student-athlete’s experience by building on the valuable life skills developed through team sports, such as time management, decision-making, leadership, and teamwork.

Friends of the Shuford Program in Entrepreneurship

Provides support for high-impact courses and experiential learning opportunities in the Shuford Program.

Global Public Health Travel Fund

Provides support for graduate and undergraduate student travel as it relates to practicum and other educational opportunities

Global Social Development Innovation (GSDI)

Provides support for economic security, workforce development, financial inclusion, social protection, health, and education. Its projects are in India, Kenya, Uganda and other countries.

Graduate Professional Development Fund

The Graduate School’s CareerWell Professional Development program equips graduate students with the skills to thrive beyond academia. Through workshops, coaching and targeted resources, we prepare students to lead and excel in diverse career paths.