Diversity at Carolina
Resources for African American Graduate Students
Black Enterprise ranks UNC-Chapel Hill second among all public universities in the its 50 Best Colleges for African Americans list (UNC moves up to 14th overall)
- Black Graduate Student Association
- Institute of African-American Research
- Curriculum in African and Afro-American Studies
- Sonja Haynes Stone Black Cultural Center
- UNC Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs
- Graduate and Professional Student Federation
Financial Assistance
Complete Graduate School Fellowships and Funding Information
Research Opportunities
As one of the leading research universities in the country, UNC-Chapel Hill is committed to recruiting underrepresented students in all graduate programs. The Graduate School and the University offer financial support and interdisciplinary research experiences for underrepresented graduate students including:
A number of research opportunities exist at Carolina to encourage undergraduate students, particularly students from groups underrepresented in the sciences, to pursue an advanced degree:
- The Summer Pre-Graduate Research Experience Program
(SPGRE seeks to address the obvious shortage of Ph.D. recipients from underrepresented groups, particularly those from African American, Native American, Mexican American, and Puerto Rican populations.) - The Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program
(Biological and Chemical Sciences) - Research Education Support Program in the Biomedical and Health Sciences
Nearby Historically Minority Institutions
North Carolina has the largest number of historically minority institutions in the United States, with six public and six private universities and colleges located throughout the state. These institutions offer both courses and cultural opportunities. The following institutions are within the UNC system of universities and are within driving distance of the Chapel Hill campus.
- North Carolina Central University in Durham, North Carolina
- North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro, North Carolina
- Fayetteville State University in Fayetteville, North Carolina