Research Scholar

Faculty with the titles listed below are physicians, research scientists, or health or allied science professionals whose primary professional efforts are as employees of Brown or of an affiliated organization(s). Faculty with the titles listed below are voting members of the Brown University faculty in accordance with theĀ Faculty Rules and Regulations of Brown University.

Assistant Professor of (Department), Research Scholar Track

A faculty member who has demonstrated ability as a teacher, advisor and/or mentor of undergraduates, graduate students, medical students, postdoctoral trainees, residents, or fellows and who has demonstrated potential for scholarship in his/her chosen discipline. Faculty must designate their track by the beginning of the third term. Appointment at this rank is limited to three three-year terms, depending on the needs of the department.

Associate Professor of (Department), Research Scholar Track

A faculty member who has established an independent or collaborative, productive research program, supported by external, peer-reviewed grants and having a reasonable assurance of continuity and productivity. A continuous record of highly regarded research publications since the previous appointment or promotion is required. The individual must have a national reputation in his/her area of research. A demonstrated record of excellence in teaching, advising and/or mentoring is expected. Excellent clinical skills will be given positive consideration. Service contributions to the University, its affiliates or the profession will be given positive consideration where a substantial role can be documented. Appointment at this rank is for a term of up to five years and may be renewed, depending on the needs of the department.

Professor of (Department), Research Scholar Track

A faculty member who has established an independent or collaborative productive research program supported primarily by sustained, significant, external, peer-reviewed grants. For faculty in disciplines where collaborative, team-based research is the standard, the contribution should be substantive and distinct. A continuous record of highly regarded research publications since the last appointment or promotion is required. The individual must have an international reputation in his/her area of research. A record of excellence in teaching, advising and/or mentoring is expected. Excellent clinical skills will be given positive consideration. Service contributions to the University, its affiliates or the profession will be given positive consideration where a substantial role can be documented. Appointment at this rank is for a term of up to five years and may be renewed, depending on the needs of the department.