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Carolina as a research powerhouse


UNC is a billion-dollar research university. You probably knew this, but what exactly does that mean? What gets counted in that billion dollars? Who’s taking the measure? In terms of research dollars, how did UNC stack up 10 and 20 years ago? (Spoiler alert: The growth has been extraordinary.) What accounts for the growth, and why does it matter? (UNC.edu)

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Carolina as a research powerhouse


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