Professorships & Faculty Fellowships
UW–Madison offers funding for faculty artists to participate in prestigious residencies, supporting professional growth and national or international recognition through immersive creative experiences.
Funder: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 | April 1, 2027
Funding Amounts: Salary support for residencies of 2 to 4.5 months; typically split between the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (2/3) and the school/college (1/3); maximum two awards per school/college per year.
Summary: Supports faculty artists in the School of Education and College of Letters & Science at UW–Madison to undertake prestigious, career-enhancing residencies.
Key Information: Requests must be submitted via department chair with dean approval; only two requests per school/college funded annually.
Description
This program provides financial and institutional support to faculty artists in the School of Education and the College of Letters & Science at the University of Wisconsin–Madison to participate in prestigious artists’ residencies. The goal is to enhance the visibility, productivity, and professional development of UW–Madison artists and performers by enabling them to build relationships and gain national or international recognition through residency experiences. The program is administered by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research in partnership with the relevant schools and colleges.
