Fellowships and Externally-Funded Leaves Policy

May 18, 2026

The Fellowships and Externally-Funded Leaves Policy supports Baylor University faculty who apply for fellowships or other externally-funded leaves, providing the framework for pursuing and implementing these opportunities.

Overview of Policy Changes:

  • The policy updates the effect of awards on faculty compensation to align with current practices. 
  • The policy clarifies routing and oversight of awards, including the choice of faculty to route an award through OVPR or not.
  • The updated policy includes additional information about research security and export control.