Office of the Vice Provost for Research
The Office of the Vice Provost for Research assists faculty members from all academic units in identifying, obtaining and managing the funding needed to support their research and scholarship
Project Lifecycle
The OVPR is here to assist faculty at every step in the process of sponsored research from the search for funding to final award closeout.
Identify relevant funding opportunities for sponsored research projects
Create compelling grant applications with training and editorial assistance
Perform administrative and scientific checks and transmit proposal to the sponsor
Establish award accounts in Baylor system and prepare for expenditure
Oversee project activities to ensure compliance with University policies and sponsor guidelines
Complete sponsored research and complete all necessary reporting
News
MoreThe Office of Research Compliance (ORC) would like to announce weekly virtual office hours. ORC will be available every Wednesday, beginning January 15, 2025, from 9 am to 10 am. Please click this Zoom link to attend the virtual office hours to ask questions regarding Human Subjects research (IRB), Animal research (IACUC), Research Conflict of Interests (RCOI), CITI training, Agreements, etc. The Zoom link is also available on our website. Please contact April Swindell at April_Swindell@baylor.edu or 254-710-6812 with any questions or concerns.
Research Compliance within the Office of the Vice Provost for Research has announced the schedule of meetings for all compliance committees for Spring and Summer 2025.
Baylor has received a new Facilities and Administration (F&A) rate agreement for sponsored programs. The new F&A rates will be applied beginning with proposals due 9/1/2024 or after. Learn more about the new rates in this FAQ.
A new PI Project Tracking Dashboard will be available on August 1st. The dashboard provides one-stop access to financial data for Sponsored Programs and Faculty Funds.