Internal Funding
Internal funding opportunities are funded by Baylor University and support Baylor faculty from any academic unit in their research and related activities. The links below contain more information about each program as well as abstracts of previously funded projects.
Research Project Grants
| Program | Funds Available | Application Deadline(s)* |
|---|---|---|
University Research Committee Awards (ONE-URC) URC awards are designed to enhance outstanding faculty research endeavors to secure external funding. Proposals are peer-reviewed by the University Research Committee. | Up to $5,000 (Standard Grants) $5,001 - $50,000 (Large Grants) | March 16, 2026 (spring) - TBA (fall) |
Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Achievement Small Award Program (URSA) Three separate awards are available through the URSA program to faculty who mentor undergraduate student research: URSA Small Awards, URSA Travel Awards, and URSA Equipment/Supply Awards. URSA Small Awards are awarded to faculty mentors to promote and expand research participation by undergraduate students, to engage students in the active faculty/student collaborative learning relationships necessary for success in all fields of research, and to expose students to resources and facilities that may stimulate their interest in pursuing research careers. | $5,000 | See URSA website for more details |
Questions?
Contact Dr. Stacey L. Smith with questions on internal funding opportunities.
Stacey_L_Smith@baylor.edu
(254) 710-3252
