The Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems (CIAS) invites UW–Madison graduate student applications for our summer mini-grant program, which is made possible through a generous donation from the Single Step Foundation. These awards will provide up to $3,000 for graduate student research aligned with the work of CIAS. We are particularly interested in proposals regarding local and regional food systems, soil health, continuous living cover, equity and food sovereignty, and animal health and welfare.

Undergraduate research is not eligible for funding through this program. Grant-funded work must be completed by Aug. 31, 2023. The applicant’s faculty advisor must currently be, or must be willing to become, a faculty associate of CIAS.

All applicants who submit materials by Mar. 24, 2023 are assured consideration. The Call for Proposals can be viewed here. Learn about previous awards.

If you have questions about the mini-grant program or the application process, please contact Frankie Anderson (fnanderson@wisc.edu).