Professorships & Faculty Fellowships
The Kellett Mid-Career Award provides $75,000 to support outstanding UW–Madison mid-career faculty in research, teaching, and creative achievements.
Funder: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Kellett Mid-Career Award application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $75,000 research award (may be spent over five years)
Summary: Recognizes and supports outstanding mid-career UW–Madison faculty for research, teaching, and creative achievements.
Key Information: Forecasted deadline; eligibility limited to UW–Madison faculty 7–20 years post-tenure.
Description
The Kellett Mid-Career Award at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is designed to recognize and provide research support to mid-career faculty who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in research, teaching, and creative activities. This highly competitive award targets faculty who are seven to twenty years past their first promotion to a tenured position, offering critical encouragement and resources at a pivotal career stage. The $75,000 award (spendable over five years) is intended to foster continued excellence and leadership within the UW–Madison academic community.
