Professorships & Faculty Fellowships
UW–Madison’s Professorships & Faculty Fellowships program supports faculty research and creative projects through competitive awards advancing science, scholarship, and innovation across disciplines.
Funder: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Vilas Associates Competition, Support for Artists’ Residencies) | February 2027 (Kellett Mid-Career Award) | April 2027 (Support for Artists’ Residencies) | June 2027 (Salary Supplementation for Fellowships)
Funding Amounts: Vilas Associates: up to two-ninths summer salary for two years plus $12,500/year research funds; Kellett Mid-Career: $75,000 over five years; Salary supplementation based on fellowship gap; Artists’ Residencies: partial salary coverage (see details).
Summary: Recognizes and supports outstanding UW–Madison faculty through competitive professorships and fellowships to advance research, innovation, and academic excellence.
Key Information: Multiple award types with distinct eligibility and application requirements; awards cannot be held concurrently in some cases.
Description
The Professorships & Faculty Fellowships program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison offers a suite of competitive awards for faculty across disciplines, including the Vilas Associates Competition, Kellett Mid-Career Award, Salary Supplementation for Fellowships, and support for artists’ residencies. These awards are designed to foster academic excellence, recognize innovative research, and provide resources and recognition for scholarly and creative achievements. Each award has distinct eligibility criteria, funding structures, and application procedures, supporting faculty at different career stages and in various fields, from the sciences to the arts.
