About the Award
In 2013, Dr. Clara M. Lovett created the Dr. Benjamin F. Brown IV Fund for Interdisciplinary and Collaborative Scholarship (the Brown Fund) to honor her late husband. Dr. Brown grew up in Waco, and he graduated from Baylor University in 1950 with a B.A. in History and English. He later earned a Ph.D. in Modern European History from Harvard University. An authority on the history of modern Italy, he taught at Sonoma State University and at the University of Kansas. Later, he joined the Directorate of Intelligence, Central Intelligence Agency, first as scholar-in-residence and then as senior political analyst.
OVERVIEW
The Brown Fund supports research or curriculum development projects on issues of global significance. The program gives preference to faculty applicants engaged in interdisciplinary and collaborative projects on issues of global importance. Applicants are especially encouraged to consider projects that make use of resources in, and travel to, Washington, D.C. However, other cities will be equally considered. Scholars whose research takes place in cities where Baylor has semester programs (such as Washington, D.C. and New York) will be strongly encouraged to engage with the students and faculty there.
Each year, the Selection Committee will award one or more grant(s) amounting up to $25,000 each.
SELECTION COMMITTEE
- David Corey, Professor Political Science in the Honors College
- Andrew Hogue, Associate Dean for Engaged Learning
- Ronald Johnson, Associate Professor & The Ralph and Bessie Mae Lynn Chair of History
- Julie King, Senior Lecturer in Environmental Law
- Wesley Null, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and Academic Affairs
- Rebecca Flavin (Ex-Officio), Director of Baylor in Washington and Senior Lecturer of Political Science
MORE INFORMATION
Learn more about award conditions and application instructions.
Questions? Email Washington@Baylor.edu