Research Development
The Office of Research Development (ORD) provides comprehensive faculty support for research proposals seeking external funding through the identification of appropriate funding sources, development of competitive proposals, writing and editorial support, fostering cross-discipline university-wide teams and hosting grant writing seminars.
Our office provides the following services:
Proposal Development
Resources for writing and editing grants, building teams, and receiving grant writing training
Early Career Grant Resources
Information and toolkits to help faculty compete for early career awards from a variety of sponsors
Find Funding
Resources for identifying internal and external grant opportunities
Broader Impacts
Information and assistance for creating broader impacts, STEM education plans and broadening participation of underrepresented groups
Postdoctoral Scholars
Provide resources, guidance and support for postdocs and their mentors across the university.
Staff
Stacey Smith, Ph.D.
Director of Research Development
Research Development
(254) 710-3252
Virginia Kearney
Proposal Development Specialist
Research Development
(254) 710-6833
Blake Thomas
Manager, Postdoctoral Scholar Program
Research Development
(254) 710-3153
Address
physical address
Cashion Academic Center1420 S 5th St, Suite 418
Waco, Texas 76706
mailing address
Research DevelopmentBaylor University
One Bear Place #97241
Waco, Texas 76798