Skip to main content
UNC is one of the nation’s top ranked research universities. With over $1 billion in research funding across the UNC system, there is no shortage of opportunities for UNC medical students to participate in research, both within the UNC School of Medicine and at other institutions throughout the country and the world. Here we provide tips for students pursuing research opportunities, answers to some frequently asked questions, and resources for finding research positions and funding.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

RESOURCES FOR FINDING RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES AT UNC

RESOURCES FOR FINDING RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES OUTSIDE OF UNC

FUNDING SOURCES

TIPS FOR MEDICAL STUDENTS

SUGGESTED TIMELINE FOR MS1s PURSUING SUMMER RESEARCH