Research Tracks

A publication of the Office of the Vice Provost for Research at Baylor University

June 6, 2016
by Baylor OVPR
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Funding opportunity: NSF Major Research Instrumentation program

The National Science Foundation’s Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) program provides funds for the acquisition or development of science or engineering instruments for research or research training. Because applications to the program are limited, the OVPR conducts an internal competition to … Continue reading

January 21, 2016
by Baylor OVPR
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Social science funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Defense

The U.S. Department of Defense is accepting proposals for social science research on topics related to the nation’s security policy under its Minerva Research Initiative. Under the current funding announcement, DoD seeks to support projects in the following five areas listed … Continue reading

April 1, 2015
by Baylor OVPR
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NSF supplies answers to FAQs about Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program

The National Science Foundation has released a helpful FAQ document on their website for investigators who are interested in applying to the Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program in 2015 and 2016.  The document provides due dates for CAREER proposals to … Continue reading

February 2, 2015
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NSF announces spring 2015 grants conference

WHAT The National Science Foundation has announced its 2015 spring grants conference. The two-day event will feature presentations from NSF officials on topics including current agency priorities, upcoming funding opportunities, strategies for proposal development and administrative issues related to sponsored research. There will … Continue reading

November 12, 2014
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Undergrad/grad internship opportunity: DOE Scholars Program

The U.S. Department of Energy offers ten-week, paid internships for college students or recent graduates who want to gain research experience while learning about the agency’s mission and operations. Internships are offered in a variety of energy-related fields and hosted … Continue reading