Research & Faculty Affairs

Research & Faculty Affairs Research & Faculty Affairs

Research: Exploration → Evaluation → Discovery → Dissemination.

Hypothesis testing, comparing effectiveness, quality assessment and other approaches bring knowledge forward to learn more, do more and achieve more.

Innovation: Identify Need → Devise Strategies → Produce or Improve Methods, Techniques and Outcomes.

Innovative thinking to address environmental threats, social schisms or service delivery systems protects and benefits humankind now and in the future.

CHHS is dedicated to providing the network, mechanisms and support services to position faculty and students for success as researchers and innovators.

How Can We Help You?

The College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) is dedicated to advancing the scholarly and investigative pursuits of faculty and students. CHHS Research and Innovation provides a suite of services to prepare researchers as contributors to their field of interest, promote interdisciplinary collaboration, bring needed attention and resources to the local community and advance UNCW as a vital partner to improve lives.

Increase research and scholarship productivity and visibility
Facilitate interdisciplinary and interprofessional research
Intersect with College- and University-level community engagement efforts
Foster faculty/student research opportunities and mentorship
Provide training and resources related to current research trends and opportunities
Support pre-award and post-award grant process

Faculty & Staff Support

Visit myUNCW to find pre- and post-award grant support, statistical and editing support, Faculty Success resources and more!

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Find A Collaborator

Are you looking for fellow colleagues to collaborate with on similar research interests? CHHS has compiled a list of full-time faculty collaborators for your convenience.

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Program Piloted by UNCW, ECU Receives UNC System Award

An innovative, interdisciplinary, intercollegiate research training program spearheaded by UNCW has received an Undergraduate Research Program Award.

Program Piloted by UNCW, ECU Receives UNC System Award

CIE and OIC Drive Change Through Innovation and Collaboration

UNCW's CIE and OIC continue to drive progress through research, commercialization, startup support and strategic partnerships.

CIE and OIC Drive Change Through Innovation and Collaboration

Research Starts Here: UNCW Engineering's Undergraduate Edge

UNCW Engineering students work alongside faculty engaging in research that impacts local communities and industry. The undergraduate research experience is unlike most at other institutions.

Research Starts Here: UNCW Engineering's Undergraduate Edge

Researcher Leads Effort to Eliminate Malaria in Uganda

Michelle Cathorall leads the Malaria Mastery Prevention Program, a community-driven project aimed at eliminating malaria in Uganda.

Researcher Leads Effort to Eliminate Malaria in Uganda

Research and Innovation Celebrates Excellence at Annual Reception

Mapson Appointed Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Affairs

The College of Health and Human Services is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Kristin Mapson as the new Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Affairs. This role reflects a strategic shift from the former office of Research and Innovation to a broader focus that now includes faculty affairs, ensuring comprehensive support for research initiatives and faculty development across the college.

Mapson Appointed Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Affairs

2025 Million Dollar Club Announced; Bingham Tops $5M

Research & Innovation announced a record number of 2025 Million Dollar Club Inductees and recognized Frederick Bingham as a $5 Million Dollar Club recipient.

2025 Million Dollar Club Announced; Bingham Tops $5M