Community Resources
At the UNC School of Medicine, we are committed to supporting the research community with timely updates, critical resources, and a culture of wellbeing. This page serves as a centralized hub for important external and internal resources relevant to our research faculty, staff, and students.
Federal Funding Updates and Transitions
UNC Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR): Most up-to-date information related to the evolving federal research landscape, guidance on compliance, policy changes, and federal transitions
UNC Office of Public Affairs: Latest information from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Executive Orders, national association statements & resources, and additional university resources.
OoR Internal Funding for Delayed and Terminated Grants:
- Parachute Fund (PF): Targeted support for R01/R35, U, and P competitive renewals with fundable scores but no NOA due to federal delays.
https://www.med.unc.edu/oor/research/funding-2/#PF - Sunset Fund (SF): Assistance for labs impacted by terminated grants due to federal changes.
https://www.med.unc.edu/oor/research/funding-2/#SF
Non-Federal Funding Resources: Resources for faculty who are looking to pivot their research and/or identify additional sources of non-federal funding.
- Non-Federal Funding Resources (Requires Onyen Authentication)
Postdocs: Funding Resources and Fellowships
Appeal Process for Award Terminations:
- Some federal agencies are ending awards early due to shifting priorities. When appeals are allowed, PIs may request a review. The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) and the OVCR have outlined a formal appeal process to support these requests and ensure alignment with university policies.
https://osp.unc.edu/resources/guidance-faqs/appeal-process-for-terminations-guidance/
Mentor List for Impacted Faculty: Contact information and expertise of Departmental Vice Chairs for Research and OoR Assistant/Associate Research Deans to support research pivots and collaborations.
- Research Mentor List (Requires Onyen Authentication)
Office of Faculty Affairs and Leadership Development (FALD) Resources: FALD offers a dynamic portfolio of programs designed to support faculty growth through skill-building, reflection, and connection.
Please visit the Student Resources page (Requires Onyen Authentication)
UNC-Chapel Hill Employee Assistance Program (EAP): can be reached 24 hours a day at 877-314-5841
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS): provides therapy, psychiatry, referral and academic intervention services for UNC Chapel Hill post-doctoral fellows.
Wellbeing Resources (SOM Intranet)