UW-System Grants

UW System Grants

The University of Wisconsin System and WiSys Technology Foundation, in collaboration with the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, offer limited funds to support faculty/staff reassigned time to write extramural grant applications of $50,000 or more. The maximum award is $3,500 for stipend or replacement costs. Proposals may be submitted anytime.

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Combined ARG-WiTAG Program

The Applied Research Grant [ARG] and joint Applied Research-WiTAG Programs are closely tied to the goals of University of Wisconsin System’s Growth Agenda for Wisconsin to develop advanced human potential and the knowledge economy that employs that potential. These programs promote technology transfer and economic development throughout the state by supporting faculty/staff research. Proposals are due 21 February 2012.

Growth Agenda for Wisconsin

The University of Wisconsin System seeks proposals for projects that advance one or more of the three Strategic Goals of the Growth Agenda and model Inclusive Excellence. Funding will be used to support two broad categories of initiatives: Institutional Change Grants and Conference and Professional Development Grants. Proposals are due 13 February 2012.

Groundwater Research

The University of Wisconsin System and Wisconsin Departments of Natural Resources, Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection, and Commerce seek proposals to two separate programmatic requests, the state’s Groundwater Research and Monitoring Program and the University of Wisconsin Water Resource Institute’s special call for climate-related water resource proposals. Proposals are due 11 November 2011.

OPID Conference Development

The University of Wisconsin System Office of Professional and Instructional Development [OPID] seeks proposals to support programs that promote cooperation and exchange among System faculty and are focused on the enhancement of undergraduate teaching and learning. Programs are typically workshops, presentations, or mini-conferences on teaching-related subjects.

PK-16 TQI

The University of Wisconsin System Administration seeks proposals to improve the preparation of classroom teachers, and the programs that prepare teachers, through the design and use of standards-based, performance assessments through the PK-16 Teacher Quality Initiative.

PK-16 TRRI

The University of Wisconsin System seeks proposals to increase the enrollment, and improve the retention and graduation of minorities in teacher preparation through the Teacher Recruitment and Retention Initiative [TRRI]. Priority will be given to proposals that demonstrate partnerships between relevant campus programs/offices and local K-12 school districts.

Sea Grant Program

The University of Wisconsin seeks proposals for the Sea Grant Aquaculture Research Program, which supports projects to develop environmentally and economically sustainable ocean, coastal, or Great Lakes aquaculture. Full proposals are due 10 April 2012.

Solid Waste Research

Proposals are sought for research into alternative methods of solid waste disposal, including the reduction of the amount of solid waste generated, the reuse and recycling of materials, composting, source separation and the disposal of household hazardous waste. Proposals due 8 February 2012.

Student Solid Waste Research

Proposals are sought for research that has the potential of improving or expanding projects related to solid waste issues in Wisconsin including the reuse and recycling of materials; composting; source separation; and household hazardous waste disposal. Proposals are due 24 April 2012.

Contacts

See the UW System Program Page for the contacts for each individual grant opportunity. The Research and Sponsored Programs' Operations Coordinator can also answer general questions and connect you with the appropriate case manager.

Naomi Timmerman, Operations Coordinator
262.472.5212
timmermank08@uww.edu