Professorships & Faculty Fellowships
The Professorships & Faculty Fellowships program at University of Wisconsin-Madison supports faculty research, creativity, and professional growth across disciplines with prestigious awards and flexible funding.
Funder: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Due Dates: November 7, 2025 (Vilas Associates) | February 6, 2026, 4:30 pm (Romnes, Kellett, WARF Professorships) | June 14, 2027 (Salary Supplementation)
Funding Amounts: $12,500/year (Vilas Associates) | $60,000 (Romnes) | $75,000 (Kellett) | $100,000 (WARF Professorships) | Salary supplementation and other amounts vary by program.
Summary: Supports UW–Madison faculty with a range of fellowships and professorships to recognize research, creativity, and professional growth across disciplines.
Key Information: Most awards require departmental nomination; eligibility varies by career stage and program.
Description
The Professorships & Faculty Fellowships program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison offers a suite of prestigious awards designed to recognize and support outstanding faculty across a range of disciplines and career stages. These opportunities include the H.I. Romnes Faculty Fellowships, Kellett Mid-Career Awards, WARF Named Professorships, Vilas Associates Competition, Steenbock Professorships, salary supplementation for external fellowships, and support for artists’ residencies. The program aims to foster academic excellence, facilitate innovative research and creative activity, and provide faculty with resources for significant professional development.
