Explore Funds

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.

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.

Provides support for the department's greatest needs, which include showcasing faculty research, aiding students' travel to conferences and competitions, funding the Quantitative Financial Economic Program and offering seminars and Career Preparation courses.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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