Research Cat

Research & Scholarly Support for WCU Faculty and Staff

Research Cat: Increasing Support and Impact at WCU

This site is designed to provide support resources for research & scholarly activities, and to assist faculty and staff in their research endeavors.

For questions or needs related to research & scholarly activity contact:
The Office of Research Administration
110 Cordelia Camp Building
828.227.7212

Announcing ResearchCAT Volume III

The third volume summarizes the fiscal year 2026 annual report of the Office of Research Administration (ORA) at Western Carolina University (WCU) in 2025-2026, showcasing the pursuit of research, scholarship, and creative activities, as well as extramural sponsorship and initiatives.

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Explore funding opportunities through WCU’s database for funding opportunities

Access learning resources to help you develop proposals and manage your projects.

Connect and network with faculty engaged in the research enterprise at WCU.

Review research news and important information from the ORA.

Preview the proposals submitted and sponsored awardees across WCU campus.

Discover upcoming events, workshops, presentations, and special programming opportunities.

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