Professorships & Faculty Fellowships
UW–Madison Professorships & Faculty Fellowships support faculty research, innovation, and creative scholarship across career stages through competitive awards and flexible funding.
Funder: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026: Vilas Associates Competition | February 2026: Kellett Mid-Career Award | June 2027: Salary Supplementation for Fellowships | November 2026: Support for Artists’ Residencies | April 2027: Support for Artists’ Residencies
Funding Amounts: Awards typically range from $12,500–$75,000 in research funds, salary supplementation, or professorship support, depending on the program; durations vary from 1–10 years.
Summary: Recognizes and supports outstanding UW–Madison faculty through awards and fellowships that foster academic excellence, leadership, and innovation.
Key Information: Multiple award types and deadlines; eligibility, funding, and application requirements differ by program.
Description
Professorships & Faculty Fellowships at the University of Wisconsin–Madison comprise a suite of competitive awards designed to honor and support faculty members at various career stages. These programs aim to foster academic excellence, leadership, and innovation by providing flexible research funds, salary supplementation, and recognition to outstanding faculty. Opportunities include the Vilas Associates Competition, Kellett Mid-Career Award, Support for Artists’ Residencies, Salary Supplementation for Fellowships, H.I. Romnes Faculty Fellowships, WARF Named Professorships, Steenbock Professorships, and additional Provost Office Awards. Each program supports different aspects of faculty achievement, from early-career research to mid-career leadership and artistic residencies.
