Research

Research is fundamental to the mission of UNC Charlotte. New knowledge and creative works change the world and shape the future of the University. Charlotte values research in all its forms, including scholarly inquiry, discovery, exploration, innovation, entrepreneurship, creative activities, community engagement and/or interdisciplinary endeavors.

UNC Charlotte’s research endeavors are distinct:

  • Among the 229 public doctoral-granting research universities in the United States, 124 hold the Carnegie Community Engaged University classification. Carnegie’s community engagement classification signifies that UNC Charlotte collaborates with its larger communities (local, regional/state, national, global) for the mutually beneficial exchange of knowledge and resources in the context of partnership and reciprocity
  • UNC Charlotte is among the 80 public universities that have earned the APLU's Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation. The Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities designation recognizes that UNC Charlotte has demonstrated a meaningful, ongoing and substantial commitment to economic and community development, growth and economic opportunity

Significant research activities are focused in UNC System recognized centers and institutes. And in 2023, Charlotte launched 12 new pilot centers to foster synergistic research initiatives. In 2022, Ventureprise became the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation.

App increases colon cancer screening orders while reducing operational costs


CCI professor receives prestigious NSF CAREER Award


Economist delivers mid-year update, state’s economic expansion continues


Biologist receives prestigious NIH R01 research grant


Biology, engineering graduate students receive prestigious NSF awards


Entrepreneurs spotlighted at Charlotte Venture Challenge


University research team wins Blue Diamond Award


University highlights economic mobility research


Global Studies professor awarded prestigious Luce/ACLS Fellowship


UNC Charlotte, Gaston College, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College collaborate to increase life Sciences graduates with NSF support


Devin Collins talks entrepreneurism in Jamaica

Devin Collins talks entrepreneurship in Jamaica


49er iChallenge finalists to compete in Charlotte Venture Challenge