Professorships & Faculty Fellowships
UW–Madison offers diverse faculty awards and fellowships supporting research, creative work, and professional growth across disciplines and career stages.
Funder: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Vilas Associates, Artists’ Residencies) | February 2027 (Kellett Mid-Career Award) | April 2027 (Artists’ Residencies) | June 2027 (Salary Supplementation for Fellowships)
Funding Amounts: Awards typically range from $10,000–$75,000, salary supplementation, or multi-year support depending on program; most major faculty awards provide 1–2 years of support, professorships up to 10 years.
Summary: Suite of fellowships and professorships supporting faculty research, creative work, and professional development at UW–Madison.
Key Information: All deadlines are projected; confirm with program pages for current cycle.
Description
The University of Wisconsin-Madison offers a diverse portfolio of professorships and faculty fellowships aimed at recognizing and advancing faculty excellence across disciplines. These programs are designed to support research, creative work, leadership, and professional growth. Opportunities include salary supplementation for prestigious fellowships, support for artists’ residencies, mid-career research awards, and competitive named professorships. Each program targets specific career stages or disciplines, fostering scholarly achievement and enhancing the university’s academic environment.
