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.

Economics researcher connects teleworking, productivity


UNC Charlotte, City of Charlotte, Duke Energy win prestigious Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Cleantech Award


UNC Charlotte earns high international marks for research, academic excellence


Like it or not, we need bats


Reimagined Division of Research to streamline focus on top-tier status, faculty success


Architecture professor’s new book evaluates double-skin façade buildings


Woes of possible recession persist


Charlotte scientist among select few to win Scialog support for research into next-gen imaging technologies


Architecture professor receives $1 million grant toward commercializing energy-saving windows


Alumna Margaret Kocherga catches a unicorn with new technology for organic electronics


Charlotte ranked among top 10 for entrepreneurship research


University researchers partner with Gaston County health officials on groundwater quality project