Research Programs

The CFE offers a comprehensive suite of programs aimed at enhancing the research capabilities of our faculty across disciplines. Explore how we support faculty through every stage of their research journey, providing the tools and partnerships essential for success.

Research Faculty Programs

Summer Writing Group Program

This popular program brings together faculty members from all disciplines and career stages in small groups to spur writing productivity and foster cross-disciplinary connections.

Facilitated by:

Gabriella Ragouzeos, Khaled Shaath

Program Offered:

Interested in the Summer Writing Group Program? Apply today! Groups meet regularly throughout the summer, from May through August.

Interest Survey is Open

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Fulbright Scholars Program

The Fulbright US Scholar Program is a competitive cultural exchange program in which selected US citizens can receive funding to study, teach, or conduct research abroad (and citizens of other countries receive monies to come to the US).

Facilitated by:

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Program Offered:

Services are available throughout the academic year.
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ADOBE Grants for Communicating Research with Digital Media

The “Communicating Research with Digital Media” grants are a partnership between UNC-Chapel Hill and Adobe. The University Libraries administers the grant program along with the Center for Faculty Excellence. Thirteen UNC-Chapel Hill faculty members will receive funding to develop their digital media skills and use Adobe tools to communicate their research.

Facilitated by:

Bob Henshaw

Program Offered:

Applications are due in May each year.
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Support for New Faculty

Faculty Foundations

We offer sessions specific for faculty engaged in research, such as “Introduction to Research Support” at Carolina, featuring campus partners that support faculty research.

Facilitated by:

Emily Boehm, Joanna Foland

Program Offered:

August 11 through 15, 2025
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