Professorships & Faculty Fellowships
The Professorships & Faculty Fellowships program at UW–Madison supports faculty residencies to promote innovative research, artistic productivity, and professional growth.
Funder: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 | April 1, 2027
Funding Amounts: Salary support for residencies of at least 2 months and up to 4.5 months; award covers up to two requests per school/college per year; specific funding split between OVCR and school/college.
Summary: Supports faculty residencies to enhance artistic productivity, visibility, and professional development at UW–Madison.
Key Information: Requests must be submitted via department chair with dean's approval; only two requests funded per school/college annually.
Description
The Professorships & Faculty Fellowships program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison provides support for faculty residencies, aiming to foster academic excellence, innovative research, and leadership within the faculty. Specifically, the Support for Artists’ Residencies initiative enables faculty in the School of Education and College of Letters & Science to pursue prestigious, longer-term residencies that enhance professional visibility and productivity. The program is designed to increase the national and international impact of UW–Madison artists and performers by supporting extended engagement at museums, creative institutions, or similar organizations.
