On-Campus Research Doctoral Programs
The Baylor Graduate School helps equip research doctoral students with the opportunities needed to become ground-breaking scholars. From travel awards to grant writing workshops to fellowship opportunities, our goal is to help students excel.
Research & Scholarship
Apply for the Summer Dissertation Fellowship & the McNair Doctoral Fellowship
Apply for the Baptist Scholars International Roundtable
Apply for the Outstanding Dissertation Award or Outstanding Graduate Research Award
Present your work at a conference through an application for Travel Awards
Use resources specially designed for you within the Libraries and study or collaborate at the Graduate Research Center
Explore the resources available at the Graduate Writing Center
Reserve digital equipment available through the TechPoint service desk
Additional Resources
Participate in Grad Pathways for Success (GPS) workshops designed for External Grant Funding Specialists
International students can use language support resources available through the Graduate School
Review and utilize the Graduate School's Dissertation and Thesis Resources
Attend the Dissertation Writing Lab (D-Lab) as an advanced doctoral student
Compete in the GSA Three Minute Thesis (3MT)
Present a poster at the GSA Research Showcase
Teaching & Pedagogy
Explore the resources at the Academy for Teaching and Learning (ATL)
Complete the The Teaching Capstone in Higher Education
Apply for The Ramm Graduate Scholars Program (Doctoral STEM)
Complete the Digital Online Teaching (DOTS Program)
Apply for the Conyers Scholars Program
Apply for and earn the Outstanding instructor award
Additional Resources
Complete Teacher of Record Training (TORT) if necessary
Attend Seminars for Excellence in Teaching (SET)
Attend the Foundations for Teaching Workshop
Attend GPS Workshops designed for Teaching development
Apply for the Postdoctoral Teaching Fellowship
Prepare a teaching philosophy statement
Practice teaching demonstrations for faculty interviews
Career Exploration
Apply for participation in the BCU Scholars program
Apply for the One-year Postdoctoral Teaching Fellowships in the College of Arts & Sciences
Apply for a Doctoral Administrative Fellowship
Explore the Career Center website for career related resources
Set up your Handshake account (job postings, appointment scheduling (in person or virtual), events, employer database, resources)
Additional Resources
Participate in GPS Workshops for career development
Participate in GPS Mock Interviews
Join Present Your Ph.D. (STEM) to showcase your research
Personal Development
Apply for The Conyers Graduate Scholars Program
If needed, apply for 6 weeks of Childbirth & Adoption leave (for Graduate Apprentice positions)
Stay committed to your Personal Well-being while at graduate school
Use the Fitness Center to maintain physical health
Reach out to Health Services for physician and pharmacy services
Apply for Graduate Student Housing to live close to campus
Use Student Life resources especially set up for graduate students
Additional Resources
Explore the resources available on campus for health, academic support, parking, housing, and recreation