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Advancing the health of children in North Carolina and beyond

In 2026, Pediatrics faculty submitted 223 proposals.
Overall, 92 Principal Investigators worked on 262 new and ongoing projects.
The CRI’s Proposal Development Team contributed to securing over $21 million in funding.

Infographic showing $61.81 million+ in total awards in 2026, a 37% increase in funding since 2020, and 223 new proposals, with a donut chart of sponsored funding sources.
In 2026, UNC Children’s Research Institute reports $61.81M+ in awards, a 37% funding increase since 2020 with funding from Educational and Research Institutes (37%), Federal (30%), Foundations/Associations/Non-profits (16%), Business and Industry (10%), and Local and State Government (7%).



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