Professorships & Faculty Fellowships
The Professorships & Faculty Fellowships program at University of Wisconsin-Madison supports faculty research and creative work through competitive awards and fellowships across disciplines.
Funder: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Due Dates: November 7, 2025 (Vilas Associates Competition) | February 6, 2026 (WARF Named Professorships, H.I. Romnes Faculty Fellowships, Kellett Mid-Career Award) | November 1, 2026 (Support for Artists’ Residencies) | April 1, 2027 (Support for Artists’ Residencies) | June 14, 2027 (Salary Supplementation for Fellowships)
Funding Amounts: Most awards range from $12,500 flexible funds/year (Vilas Associates) to $100,000 over five years (WARF Named Professorships); see below for specific details by program.
Summary: Recognizes and supports UW–Madison faculty excellence through competitive awards, residencies, professorships, and research fellowships across disciplines.
Key Information: Multiple award types, each with distinct eligibility and application requirements; most require department chair nomination.
Description
The Professorships & Faculty Fellowships program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison offers a suite of prestigious opportunities to recognize and support faculty achievement, research, and creative work across the university. Opportunities include the Vilas Associates Competition, WARF Named Professorships, H.I. Romnes Faculty Fellowships, Kellett Mid-Career Awards, Support for Artists’ Residencies, and Salary Supplementation for Fellowships. Each program targets faculty at different career stages and disciplines, with awards designed to foster research excellence and academic innovation within the UW–Madison community.
