Professorships & Faculty Fellowships
UW–Madison’s Professorships & Faculty Fellowships program funds outstanding faculty to advance research and creative scholarship through a variety of internal awards.
Funder: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Vilas Associates Competition & Support for Artists’ Residencies) | February 2027 (Kellett Mid-Career Award) | April 2027 (Support for Artists’ Residencies) | June 2027 (Salary Supplementation for Fellowships)
Funding Amounts: Awards range from $12,500–$75,000 research funds, 2/9ths summer salary, salary supplementation, or multi-year professorships; durations and amounts vary by award.
Summary: Recognizes and supports exceptional UW–Madison faculty through research awards, mid-career fellowships, residencies, and professorships to advance scholarly and creative excellence.
Key Information: Internal UW–Madison opportunity; eligibility and requirements differ by award category.
Description
The Professorships & Faculty Fellowships program at the University of Wisconsin–Madison offers a suite of competitive internal awards and fellowships to recognize and support faculty excellence across disciplines. These opportunities promote research innovation, academic leadership, and professional development through financial support, recognition, and time for scholarly pursuits. The program encompasses several distinct awards, including the Kellett Mid-Career Award, Vilas Associates Competition, salary supplementation for prestigious external fellowships, support for artists’ residencies, and various named professorships. Each award has unique eligibility requirements, application procedures, and funding structures, but all aim to foster outstanding contributions to the UW–Madison academic community.
