Research

Cutting-Edge AI Research

As an R1 research institution, UNC Charlotte regards artificial intelligence both as an exciting and rapidly growing research area and a tool with exceptional possibilities for deepening our impact when applied in ethical and societally relevant ways. 

Now and moving forward, UNC Charlotte aims to:

• Foster a culture of AI research and innovation
• Appraise AI’s societal impact with keen attention to ethical use
• Embrace opportunities for operational efficiency in research administration

Charlotte AI Institute

The Charlotte AI Institute at UNC Charlotte is a leading research hub dedicated to advancing artificial intelligence across disciplines. It fosters innovation through AI-driven research in health care, education, leadership, manufacturing and ethics. The institute collaborates with industry and community partners, providing educational opportunities, research initiatives and professional development programs to shape the future of AI responsibly and effectively.

AI Research Council: Connected to the efforts of the UNC Charlotte AI Steering Committee, the work of the AI Research Council will center on evaluating and, where determined it is necessary, strengthening the University’s research infrastructure to support the use of artificial intelligence in all forms of research.

AI Resources for Researchers

• AI software (Gemini, Copilot, NotebookLM, Adobe, Caisy)

• Division of Research website