CALS is accepting proposals for trainee research projects that will leverage existing UW–Madison expertise to enhance scholarship and advancement needed to ensure the future success and resiliency of dairy-related research in Wisconsin.

Funding is available to tenure-track faculty with permanent PI status within CALS. Submissions will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. (CST) on the dates below. Award decisions will be sent to applicants in September 2026 for funding beginning in FY27.

Combined trainee (UW–Madison) – June 5, 2026

• Review the RFP
• Submit application via Qualtrics

Collaboratively mentored trainee (UW–Madison & UW-Platteville and/or UW-River Falls) – June 26, 2026

• Review the RFP
• Submit application via Qualtrics

More information and resources may be found by visiting the research funding section of the DIH website.

Questions? Contact Elisabeth Berndt, DIH administrative specialist, at elisabeth.berndt@wisc.edu.