The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR) has announced the 2026-2027 competitions for the Romnes, Kellett, and WARF Named Professorship awards. A department, a Ph.D. major program unit, or a formally constituted interdepartmental group of six or more faculty members (such as a center) may nominate one faculty member per award.

The application period is now open and will close on Friday, February 5, 2027, at 4:30 p.m.

For more information on the specific awards, eligibility and submission procedures, see the following web pages:

Romnes Faculty Fellowships: https://research.wisc.edu/professorships-and-faculty-fellowships/h-i-romnes-faculty-fellowships/

Kellett Mid-Career Award: https://research.wisc.edu/professorships-and-faculty-fellowships/kellett-mid-career-award/

WARF Named Professorships: https://research.wisc.edu/professorships-and-faculty-fellowships/warf-named-professorships/