Salary Supplementation for Fellowships
UW-Madison's Salary Supplementation for Fellowships supports faculty by covering salary gaps during prestigious external research fellowships.
Funder: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Due Dates: June 14, 2027 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Supplement bridges gap between external fellowship and approved UW salary; amount varies by case and cannot exceed nine-month Board of Regents-approved salary.
Summary: Ensures UW-Madison faculty can accept prestigious external fellowships without a reduction in university salary.
Key Information: Only select major fellowships are automatically eligible; others are considered competitively.
Description
The Salary Supplementation for Fellowships program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison enables faculty members who secure prestigious external fellowships to maintain their full university compensation during the fellowship period. By supplementing the difference between the external fellowship award and the faculty member’s approved UW-Madison salary, this initiative ensures that faculty can pursue distinguished research opportunities without financial disadvantage. The program reflects UW-Madison’s commitment to supporting academic excellence and faculty achievement by removing salary-related barriers to accepting major national or international fellowships.
