Professorships & Faculty Fellowships
The Professorships & Faculty Fellowships at UW-Madison support mid-career faculty with notable research achievements, fostering continued scientific innovation and leadership.
Funder: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Due Dates: February 6, 2026, 4:30 pm
Funding Amounts: $75,000 research award, may be spent over five years
Summary: Supports and recognizes outstanding mid-career faculty at UW–Madison to foster continued research excellence and leadership.
Key Information: For UW–Madison faculty tenured between June 30, 2006 and June 29, 2020; nomination required.
Description
The Kellett Mid-Career Award at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is designed to recognize and support mid-career faculty who have demonstrated exceptional achievement in research, creative endeavors, and leadership. The award provides significant research funding to encourage continued scholarly productivity and innovation at a pivotal stage in a faculty member’s career. Administered by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, the award is part of a suite of professorships and fellowships intended to enrich the intellectual environment at UW–Madison.
