Vilas Associates Competition
The Vilas Associates Competition supports UW–Madison faculty with two years of funding for high-quality, ambitious research projects across all disciplines.
Funder: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Full application submission, projected: November 7, 4:30 pm)
Funding Amounts: Up to two-ninths summer salary (for each of two years) plus $12,500 flexible research fund per year, over two years
Summary: Supports outstanding UW–Madison faculty through competitive professorships and fellowships for high-quality research.
Key Information: Only tenure-track assistant professors and tenured faculty within 20 years of tenure date are eligible.
Description
The Vilas Associates Competition is a prestigious internal award at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, designed to recognize and support faculty conducting research of the highest quality and significance. The program provides both summer salary support and flexible research funds over a two-year period, enabling recipients to advance ambitious research agendas. Awards are made on a competitive basis and are intended to foster research excellence across the UW–Madison campus.
