Vilas Associates Competition
The Vilas Associates Competition at UW–Madison funds outstanding faculty to advance high-impact, innovative research across all academic disciplines.
Funder: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Due Dates: November 7, 2026 (Full application submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to two-ninths summer salary (each of two years) plus $12,500/year flexible research fund, over two years
Summary: Recognizes and supports outstanding UW–Madison faculty with funding for high-impact research through a competitive internal award.
Key Information: Only tenure-track assistant professors and tenured faculty within 20 years of tenure date at UW–Madison are eligible.
Description
This internal award from the University of Wisconsin–Madison honors faculty members pursuing research of exceptional quality and impact. Through a competitive selection process, recipients receive both summer salary support and flexible research funds over two years, empowering them to pursue ambitious projects and advance their scholarly agendas. The program aims to foster a culture of research excellence and support significant breakthroughs across all disciplines at UW–Madison.
