These awards and grants have been established to recognize and encourage excellence in a variety of areas throughout the Universities of Wisconsin. Visit individual award and grant pages to learn more.
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Universities of Wisconsin Fellows: Center for 21st Century Studies
- Applications due: December 1, 2023
UW System Fellowship 2024-25: Institute for Research in the Humanities
- Applications due: February 22, 2024
Ignite Grant Program – Applied Research
- Required intent to submit due: November 27, 2023
- Full proposals due: January 22, 2024
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Alliant Energy | Erroll B. Davis, Jr. Achievement Awards
- Nominations due: April 7, 2023
- Award ceremony: October 26, 2023
Alliant Energy | James R. Underkofler Excellence in Teaching Awards
- Nominations due: April 7, 2023
- Award ceremony: October 26, 2023
Dr. P.B. Poorman Award for Outstanding Achievement on Behalf of LGBTQ+ People
- 2023 nominations due: June 2, 2023
- Award ceremony: November 9, 2023
Outstanding Women of Color in Education
- 2023 nominations due: June 2, 2023
- Award ceremony: November 9, 2023
Board of Regents Awards
In addition to the programs listed on this page, the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents sponsors several awards recognizing the excellence of UW System staff and programs. Awards sponsored by the Board of Regents include:
- Regents Academic Staff Excellence Awards;
- Regents Diversity Awards;
- Regents Teaching Excellence Awards; and
- Regents University Staff Excellence Awards.