Become a Faculty Affiliate

We welcome affiliates as Baylor faculty and postdoctoral fellows whose work advances the mission and vision of the Baylor Center for Disability and Flourishing.

Who is eligible?

• Must be a faculty member or postdoctoral fellow at Baylor University
• Must affirm Center mission, vision, and values
• Must have recent, active, or planned projects focused on disability. Examples include:
  • A funded or unfunded research project
  • A university course or program
  • A clinical training experience
  • A community partnership or project

How do I apply?

1. To apply, contact Dr. Kristen Padilla and provide:
   • Brief letter describing your interest in affiliating with the Center and your work related to disability (less than one page)
   • Current CV
2. The Director and Steering Committee will review all applications and respond in a timely manner
3. Faculty affiliations last two years and can be renewed

Why become a faculty affiliate?

• Opportunity to advance interdisciplinary work on disability at Baylor and beyond
• Access to topical and methodological expertise related to disability
• Networking opportunities within Baylor and beyond (statewide, regional, and national connections)
• Promotion of your work through our website, social media, newsletters, media releases, and other channels
• Administrative and logistical support for disability-related events and projects
• Access to free community clinic space for training, courses, research and/or meetings
• Letters of support and resources for grant proposals
• Notifications about relevant federal and foundation grants, awards, conferences, and events
• Help securing letters of support or commitment for projects and grants
• Help with participant recruitment
• Opportunities for students to affiliate as student fellows or become graduate assistants
• Eligibility for mini-grants
• Support for developing and writing grant proposals
• Support for managing funded grants

Faculty Affiliate Responsibilities:

• Promoting the Center in any of your supported work
• Acknowledging relevant Center support in publications and presentations
• Providing annual updates about associated projects, publications, and presentations for reporting purposes
• Attending occasional activities hosted by the Center
• Providing occasional input on Center initiatives or activities related to your area of interest/expertise