Professorships & Faculty Fellowships
UW–Madison's Professorships & Faculty Fellowships program supports faculty research, creative work, and professional achievement across disciplines through competitive awards and funding.
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: Up to 2/9 summer salary plus $12,500/year for 2 years; Kellett: $75,000 over 5 years; Artists’ Residencies: partial salary support for 2–4.5 months; Salary Supplementation: up to full salary gap
Summary: Multiple awards and fellowships supporting UW–Madison faculty research, career development, and creative residencies across disciplines.
Key Information: Most opportunities open only to current UW–Madison faculty; nomination/application procedures vary by award.
Description
The Professorships & Faculty Fellowships program at the University of Wisconsin–Madison encompasses a suite of competitive opportunities designed to recognize, support, and advance the scholarly, creative, and professional achievements of UW–Madison faculty. Awards include the Vilas Associates Competition, Kellett Mid-Career Award, Support for Artists’ Residencies, Salary Supplementation for Fellowships, and others. Each program targets specific career stages or scholarly activities, from early-career research to mid-career recognition and support for creative residencies. Funding is intended to enhance research productivity, foster innovation, and increase the national and international impact of faculty work across all disciplines represented at UW–Madison.
