Professorships & Faculty Fellowships
UW–Madison’s Professorships & Faculty Fellowships program funds faculty research and creative work across disciplines and career stages, supporting innovative projects and scholarly excellence.
Funder: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Due Dates: November 7, 2025 (Vilas Associates Competition) | February 6, 2026 (Kellett Mid-Career Award) | June 13, 2026 (Salary Supplementation for Fellowships) | November 1, 2026 (Support for Artists’ Residencies) | April 1, 2027 (Support for Artists’ Residencies)
Funding Amounts: Vilas Associates: up to 2/9ths summer salary for 2 years plus $12,500/year research fund; Kellett: $75,000 over 5 years; Salary supplementation: variable, up to 2.25 ninths salary; Artists’ Residencies: salary support for up to 4.5 months.
Summary: Suite of competitive awards and fellowships supporting UW–Madison faculty research, creative work, and professional growth across career stages and disciplines.
Description
The Professorships & Faculty Fellowships program at the University of Wisconsin–Madison offers a broad set of prestigious awards and fellowships designed to recognize, reward, and support outstanding faculty members. These opportunities span early-career to mid-career and established faculty, providing significant resources to advance research, teaching, and creative activity. The program includes major competitions such as the Vilas Associates Competition, Kellett Mid-Career Award, salary supplementation for external fellowships, and support for artists’ residencies, among others. Each award targets specific career stages and disciplines, with a strong emphasis on academic excellence and innovation.
