Carolina ranks 9th among all top U.S. research institutions

Posted Jan 13, 2025
Research spending at Carolina has topped $1.55 billion, fueling the state’s economy, powering new discoveries, driving innovation, and creating a better quality of life for people in North Carolina and beyond. UNC has grown research activity by $190M, pushing the University into the top 10 research institutions in the U.S. by volume and annual expenditures. (UNC.edu)

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