Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute

Educational Research Institute

Chapel Hill, NC

Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute, founded in 1966, provides research, evaluation, implementation, and technical assistance on child development.

  • child development research and evaluation
  • autism and developmental disability programs
  • early care and education initiatives

The Center for the Study of the American South

Educational Research Institute

Chapel Hill, NC

The Center for the Study of the American South houses Southern Cultures and the fifty-year Southern Oral History Program at UNC.

  • Research on southern history, society, and arts
  • Oral history field research and training
  • Access to Southern Cultures scholarly publications

UNC Galapagos

Educational Research Institute

Chapel Hill, NC

Educational Research Institute in nearby counties

FAQ

What does the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute research?

Its specialties include autism and developmental disabilities, child health, early care and education, early intervention, special education, K-12 education, and prevention science.

Does Frank Porter Graham provide childcare enrollment?

No. Its childcare program closed in 2013; the institute focuses on research, evaluation, technical assistance, policy, and implementation.

What research opportunities does the Center for the Study of the American South offer?

It offers the McColl Dissertation Fellowship, annual summer research grants, and the undergraduate Southern Futures Fellowship, along with oral-history research and training.

What publications or public programs are associated with the Center for the Study of the American South?

The center publishes Southern Cultures through UNC Press and hosts scholarship, teaching, public events, and dialogue about the American South.