Support for Faculty Research
Internal Funding
Research, scholarship and creative works (RSCW) are supported by several programs at UNC. Due to current budget constraints, FRPB has made changes to the internal funding programs. Please read through the guidelines for each award carefully.
Resources for finding and applying for internal grants.
Provost’s Seed Grant (formerly NPP)
The Provost’s Seed Grant (PSG) is a research incentive that provides faculty with support leading to the submission of extramural funding opportunities.
Per Diem Pilot Funding
The Per Diem Support for Pilot/Exploratory Projects is available for per diem costs for animals added to the colony for the purposes of collecting pilot data for grant submission.
Provost Award for Travel
The Provost Award for Travel supports the cost of travel to present, perform, or exhibit scholarly or creative works, specifically in the form of juried or invited presentations/performances.
Research, Dissemination & Faculty Development
The Research, Dissemination & Faculty Development (RDFD) program provides support to faculty for research, professional development, and professional travel.
Fund for Faculty Publications
The Fund for Faculty Publications addresses growing demand from UNC faculty for support of publication fees for books, journals, and conference proceedings.
Award for Excellence in Social Science Engaged Research
The Award for Excellence in Social Science Engaged Research, launched in 2012, is the result of a generous endowment from Robert Brunswig, Rebecca Brunswig, and Ken Coleman.
A.M. & Jo Winchester Distinguished Scholar Award
The A.M. & Jo Winchester Distinguished Scholar Award is given annually to a scholar at the rank of associate professor or higher who has demonstrated continued excellence in scholarly activity for at least five years.