Academy
Academy for research and scholarship
The Academy for Clinical Research and Scholarship (ACRS) at UNC Charlotte is dedicated to advancing nursing practice and improving health outcomes through research, education, and collaboration. ACRS fosters an inclusive community of scholars from nursing and allied disciplines, supporting knowledge generation, evidence translation, and innovation in clinical practice. By promoting PhD and DNP collaboration, interdisciplinary partnerships, and community engagement, ACRS builds research capacity and highlights nursing’s vital role in solving today’s complex health challenges.
Whether you’re a student, faculty member, or community partner, we invite you to dive deeper into our work. Explore our pages to discover current initiatives, collaborative opportunities, and the many ways ACRS is shaping the future of nursing research and practice.
About ACRS
Mission
The Academy for Clinical Research and Scholarship (ACRS) is committed to promoting research and scholarship that optimizes nursing practice and enhances the health of clinical populations. The primary purpose of ACRS is to support knowledge generation and translation through education and training, intra- and inter-professional collaborations, and community engagement.
Vision
ACRS will serve as a community of scholars from nursing and other disciplines who are focused on improving healthcare delivery and health outcomes of individuals, families, communities, and populations.
Goals
- Foster an inclusive, supportive environment that encourages idea generation, feedback, and achievement of research and scholarship goals.
- Build capacity for research and scholarship that improves healthcare and health outcomes.
- Promote research (PhD) and clinical practice (DNP) collaborations to facilitate knowledge generation and translation of evidence to practice.
- Develop interdisciplinary and community partnerships to enhance research and innovation to address evolving health needs and complexities of clinical practice.
- Enhance awareness of nursing’s unique expertise and pivotal role in innovating healthcare and solving complex health problems.