Salary Supplementation for Fellowships
UW-Madison offers salary supplementation to faculty who receive major external fellowships, ensuring they maintain full university pay while pursuing distinguished research and scholarship.
Funder: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Supplement covers the gap between the faculty member's approved salary and the outside fellowship; specific amounts vary by case and cannot exceed the nine-month salary approved by the UW Board of Regents.
Summary: Provides salary supplementation to UW-Madison faculty who receive prestigious external fellowships, ensuring compensation remains competitive during the fellowship period.
Key Information: Only eligible for select major fellowships (e.g., NEH, Guggenheim, ACLS, National Academy of Education/Spencer); supplementation for other awards is competitive and not guaranteed.
Description
The Salary Supplementation for Fellowships program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is designed to ensure that faculty members who receive prestigious external fellowships can accept those awards without significant reduction in their university salary. The program supplements the difference between the faculty member’s approved university salary and the amount provided by the external fellowship, maintaining competitive compensation throughout the fellowship period. This initiative supports faculty achievement and recognizes distinguished research and scholarship, aligning with UW-Madison’s commitment to academic excellence.
