Faculty & Staff Resources
A number of research-related resources, events, opportunities, and more are available to Robbins College faculty and staff. Please see below for the latest updates, and contact Associate Dean for Research Renée Umstattd Meyer at Renee_Umstattd@baylor.edu with questions.
ROBBINS COLLEGE EVENTS
Fall 2025 Events
| RCHHS Research Leave Highlights Presentation, Michelle Law | September 5, 1:30-2:15pm | Hankamer 140 |
| RCHHS 3-in-3 Quick Talks | September 23, 12:00-1:00pm | Cashion 501 |
| Dean’s Distinguished Lecture | November 17, 10:00-11:00am | Cashion 506 |
| Research Power Hour | December 11, 10:00-11:00am | Cashion 501 |
NEWS & UPDATES
Proposal Development and Submission
Please remember to reach out to our Director of Grants and Research Administration, Alexis Davidson (alexis_davidson@baylor.edu) as soon as you begin to think about an upcoming external proposal submission. Alexis is also here to support the life cycle of your externally funded grants. OVPR has outlined the requirements for the 10-5-3 deadlines that must be adhered to for all external grant submissions. If you are a subcontract on an award, or are working with any subcontracts, please remember there will be even earlier scheduling requirements.
RESEARCH SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES
Research Leave Applications
Submission Deadline: October 15
2026-2027 semester research leave applications are due October 15. If you have any questions, please reach out to Renée Umstattd Meyer. Completed applications should be emailed to Andrea_Baker@baylor.edu.
Robbins Research Program
Submission Deadline: December 2
The Robbins College Research Award Program is designed to support faculty who seek to submit external research proposals or external fellowship proposals in the following academic year. Research Awards are available in amounts up to $15,000. Proposals are due December 2 for a one-year award that will begin the following June 1. Completed applications should be emailed to Andrea_Baker@baylor.edu.
Robbins Pedagogical Scholarship Award Program
Submission Deadline: December 2
The Robbins College Pedagogical Scholarship Award Program is designed to support faculty who seek to innovate and enhance their pedagogy and student learning through pedagogical scholarship in the following academic year. Pedagogical Scholarship Awards are available in amounts up to $10,000. Proposals are due December 2 for a one-year award that will begin the following June 1. Completed applications should be emailed to Andrea_Baker@baylor.edu.
Dr. Mike and Mrs. Micki Maris Endowed Seed Fund for Student Research
Submission Deadline: December 2
The Dr. Mike and Mrs. Micki Maris Endowed Seed Fund for Student Research program is designed to support a Robbins College graduate student-faculty mentor pair who seek to conduct impactful graduate student-led research in the following academic year. Proposals are due December 2 for a one-year award that will begin the following June 1. Completed applications should be emailed to Andrea_Baker@baylor.edu.
Internal OVPR Funding Opportunities
Please see the OVPR website for internal support opportunities, application information, and deadlines (e.g., ONE-URC, Brown Fund, URSA). Click here to learn more.
Baylor ONE-URC Proposals have both a Fall and Spring submission deadline. Please see OVPR website for deadline dates. | Email: URC@baylor.edu
OVPR RESOURCES
The website for the Office of the Vice Provost for Research contains numerous helpful resources, including information on:
- Funding Opportunities
- Research Compliance
- Proposal Development
- Pre- and Post-Award Administration
- And more!