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
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
Baylor Research and Innovation Collaborative (BRIC)100 Research Parkway
Waco, Texas 76704
mailing address
Research DevelopmentBaylor University
One Bear Place #97241
Waco, Texas 76798