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Research and Faculty Growth

A Commitment to Research and Faculty Growth

Baylor’s bold vision for sustained growth is a commitment and an invitation to elite researchers. Discover Baylor’s R1 roadmap and join our world-class faculty today.

Baylor's R1 Roadmap

Dramatic research growth demands strategic alignment and a clear path to attain substantive goals. Baylor's roadmap forward demonstrates the commitment to preeminence as a Christian research university through the adoption of programs and initiatives that support research leaders, foster systemic growth and provide transformational support and funding.

Open Chair Positions

Kenneth and Celia Carlile Chair in Materials Science

Jackson Endowed Chair in Water and Health

McCollum Endowed Chair in Data Sciences

James R. Schofield Endowed Chair in Biomedical Sciences

By the Numbers

Current Endowment

Baylor University's endowment stands at $1.4 billion.

Give Light Campaign

Give Light, Baylor's $1.1 billion fundraising campaign supports research priorities, endowed faculty positions, university facilities and more.

Current Enrollment

Baylor’s record student enrollment, including 2,070 Masters and 1,995 doctoral students.

Great Colleges to Work For

For ten consecutive years, Baylor is recognized as a Great College to Work For by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

Research News

Baylor Recruits Alan Wang, Ph.D., as Mearse Chair in Biological and Biomedical Engineering

Esteemed researcher, inventor, is the University’s first endowed chair hire through the Baylor Academic Challenge; will join Baylor from Oregon State University in 2022.

Running the Gamut

Learn more about how Baylor professors and inventors are expanding the color palette available to creatives on digital cameras, stretching beyond traditional RGB broadcast color.

Baylor Presents Significant R1 Progress Report at Board of Regents Meeting

Significant strides made over the past four years across numerous metrics have the University projected to achieve its R1 goals by 2024.

Diapause as a Tool for Mosquito Suppression

Cheolho Sim, associate professor of biology, has dedicated his research towards suppressing mosquito populations and slowing the spread of disease. He recently earned an NSF grant to untangle the genetic roots of diapause.

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Baylor's R1 Roadmap

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