Professorships & Faculty Fellowships
UW–Madison’s Professorships & Faculty Fellowships program supports faculty research and creative work through awards, residencies, and professorships across science, engineering, and the arts.
Funder: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Support for Artists’ Residencies, Vilas Associates Competition) | April 2027 (Support for Artists’ Residencies) | February 2027 (Kellett Mid-Career Award) | June 2027 (Salary Supplementation for Fellowships)
Funding Amounts: Award amounts and duration vary by program: e.g., $75,000 over five years (Kellett), up to $25,000 over two years (Vilas Associates), salary supplementation, or multi-year professorships.
Summary: Recognizes and supports outstanding UW–Madison faculty through a portfolio of fellowships, professorships, and awards to advance research, teaching, and creative work.
Key Information: Most opportunities require departmental nomination; eligibility and funding details differ by award.
Description
The Professorships & Faculty Fellowships program at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is an umbrella initiative offering a suite of prestigious awards, fellowships, and professorships to recognize and support distinguished faculty. These opportunities are designed to foster academic excellence, encourage innovative research and creative activities, and provide resources for professional advancement. Programs include support for artists’ residencies, mid-career research awards, salary supplementation for external fellowships, and named professorships in fields such as the natural sciences, engineering, and the arts.
