Health Access Research Travel Awards is sponsored by Health Access Research Advisory Committee (HARAC) - Novant Health and UNC-Chapel Hill School of Medicine. Reimburses up to $1,650 for investigators presenting research on health access concerns relevant to Southeastern North Carolina.

Research Advisory Council Pilot Awards Clinical Informatics and EHR Data Clinical Research Operations and Conduct Engagement, Recruitment, and Demographic Support Proposal Development, Funding, and Team Science Research Analytics, Design, and Data Management Training and Career Development What is Translational Science?

Clinical Informatics and EHR Data Clinical Research Operations and Conduct Engagement, Recruitment, and Demographic Support Proposal Development, Funding, and Team Science Research Analytics, Design, and Data Management Training and Career Development What is Translational Science?

The Research Advisory Council, a joint committee composed of research leaders from Novant Health, NH-New Hanover Regional Medical Center (NH-NHRMC) and UNC School of Medicine (UNC-SOM) are sponsoring research pilot award projects.

Research Advisory Council Awards The Research Advisory Council (RAC) is an innovative, joint committee composed of research leaders from Novant Health, Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center (NH-NHRMC), the University of North Carolina Health Care System (UNC Health), and the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Medicine (UNC SOM).

Research Capacity Building Grants The purpose of these grants is to build research capacity and facilitate human subjects research in the Southeastern Coastal region of North Carolina.

With an explicit focus on building sustainable and high impact research teams focused on southeastern coastal North Carolina health concerns and populations, “Capacity Building Grants” of up to $500k total expenditures over 2-3 years will be awarded in 2025. A letter of intent is due June 9, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET. For questions regarding this program contact This email address is being protected from spambots.

You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Promoting Health Access Research in Southeastern NC The RAC and its sub-committee, the Health Access Research Advisory Committee (HARAC) are focusing efforts on Promoting Health Access through Research.

Projects should promote research to understand and improve relevant health challenges related to access to primary care, specialty care, community health, and optimal wellbeing. Awards will provide up to $50,000 in funding for a 12-month project period. Cancer investigators are particularly encouraged to develop collaborative projects in response to these RFAs.

Cancer investigators interested in submitting a proposal should email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Health Access Research Training Awards The Health Access Research Advisory Committee (HARAC), a joint committee composed of research leaders from Novant Health and the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Medicine are sponsoring up to ten awards to reimburse up to $500-$1,650 to fund training for investigators, or their students/research staff, who interested in conducting or already conducting research around health access concerns in Southeastern North Carolina.

To be eligible, applicants must either be: (1) employed by Novant Health and located in the coastal region (defined as the New Hanover Region and includes Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, New Hanover, and Pender counties) OR (2) employed as faculty by the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Medicine, OR (3) a trainee or research staff (e.g., post-doc, coordinator, resident) who is DIRECTLY supervised by an individual who meets one of the above criteria.

Trainees must submit a letter of support from the supervisor in question with their application. Applicants must also demonstrate how the proposed training will support the stated health access research Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until all funds have been awarded.

Health Access Research Presentation Travel Fund The Health Access Research Advisory Committee (HARAC), a joint committee composed of research leaders from Novant Health and the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Medicine, are sponsoring up to five research travel awards to reimburse up to $1,650 each for investigators interested in presenting research around health access concerns relevant to Southeastern North Carolina to an academic or community outlet.

To be eligible, applicants must be employed by either by Novant Health and located in the coastal region, defined as the New Hanover Region and includes Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, New Hanover, and Pender counties OR employed as a faculty member by the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Medicine.

Applicants must also have a research project regarding health access in Southeastern North Carolina accepted for presentation at an academic or health conference, or community event. Eligible events may occur in any location, but the research presentation to be funded must center on Southeastern North Carolina. The applicant, as defined above, must attend the presentation.

Remaining funds may be used to cover the travel of additional research team members, including students and trainees. All costs must be listed under eligible expenses below. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until all funds have been awarded.

Frequently Asked Questions What are the qualifications to be a Co-PI? Please refer to the RFA for employment requirements. As appropriate to their role in the research, investigators must be sufficiently qualified by education, training, and experience to assume responsibility for the proper conduct of the research.

This includes experience with the proposed participant population and research methodologies. A MD/DO is not required unless the nature of the study requires it (e.g. investigational treatment drug/devices, surgery, radiation oncology, etc.). Investigators must also ensure that they have sufficient time and resources to properly conduct or supervise the research for which they are responsible.

Who can assist me with my application? If you need assistance with your application, please contact Crystal Walker ( This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

). Where can I find a list of investigators to collaborate with? Faculty Database - Faculty Collaboration Database Does the targeted accrual goal need to be 50/50 between UNC and NH sites?

The goal is to have equal accrual between institutions. Please submit a request to Crystal Walker ( This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

) if your study design does not allow for this. If I submit a letter of intent (LOI), am I required to submit a full proposal? No, the LOI is not binding.

Please notify Crystal Walker ( This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ) if you wish to withdraw your LOI and do not plan on proceeding with submitting a full proposal.

What does the award process look like? Projects will be chosen for a provisional NOA. A UNC RCMU project manager (PM) and a Novant Clinical Research PM will be assigned to your study to provide additional in-kind support to your team and guide you through the award process.

Study teams will be expected to respond to reviewers' comments and work closely with the PMs to refine your study plan. Once all regulatory requirements have been met, a NOA will be routed to the PIs for signature, and the funding period will begin. For requesters with a UNC ONYEN or TraCS Connect account: If you do not have a UNC ONYEN or TraCS Connect account, request an account first.

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