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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Ignite Grant Program – Applied Research

  • Required intent to submit due: November 27, 2023
  • Full proposals due: January 22, 2024

Currently Closed

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.