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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 substantative 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

Mearse Chair in Biological and Biomedical Engineering

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

Mooney Lab: A Son’s Legacy Through Significant Health Research

A new Baylor laboratory will house high-level research in cancer, kidney disease, heart disease, diet and more, backed by a family who found a meaningful way to honor the memory of their son.

Baylor Researcher Earns $493,000 Department of Education Grant

A coveted grant from the U.S. Department of Education, awarded to Stephanie Gerow, assistant professor of educational psychology, will fund research to provide early childhood professionals with behavioral intervention training for children with developmental disabilities.

Evolutionary History and Health in Bioinformatics

Tools of innovation, science and technology look to the future. To fully understand current and future health challenges, however, Mary Lauren Benton, Ph.D., assistant professor of bioinformatics, says history cannot be ignored.

Baylor Continues Illuminate Progress, Research Growth in 2020

Amidst the challenges of presented in 2020, Baylor faculty "knocked it out of the park," exceeding significant research goals. A variety of research metrics and external honors, staff additions, new programs and more demonstrated substantial growth towards Baylor's Illuminate vision.

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Baylor's R1 Roadmap

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Open Chair Positions

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