more informationThe goal of the grant program is to develop and support programs that are effective in promoting institutional change to foster access and excellence for historically underrepresented populations. Particular attention will be given to models, programs and strategies with demonstrated success in closing gaps in achievement in the areas of access, retention and graduation.

more informationThis new grant program seeks to support and advance the UW System Growth Agenda with projects in the following categories:

• Strategies that improve retention and increase degree attainment at the undergraduate level;
• Collaboration with PK-12 community to enrich college preparation in the area of Mathematics (Funding for new proposals or equal match of campus funding, up to $50,000, for continuing projects funded in FY2009-10).
• Development of a Student Engagement Portfolio, enabling students to represent curricular and co-curricular activities
• Focus on Inclusive Excellence through expansion of High Impact Practices (learning communities, first-year experiences, capstone experiences, and undergraduate research) targeted at underrepresented students.

more informationEncouraging faculty to utilize their expertise and apply their scholarship to support economic development in Wisconsin.

The UW System-sponsored Applied Research Grant program offers one-year awards for up to $50,000 or, for collaborative proposals, up to $50,000 per participating institution. Faculty and staff in all disciplines on all UW campuses are eligible to apply.

The WiSys Technology Advancement Grant (WiTAG) program offers a maximum of $150,000 in funding over a three-year period in science and technology fields only. The UWSA and WiSys collaboration in the joint Applied Research-WiTAG program allows eligible faculty to apply for funding from both programs with one application. UW-Madison and UW-Milwaukee researchers are not eligible for Applied Research-WiTAG awards; however, Madison or Milwaukee faculty may collaborate on Applied Research-WiTAG proposals submitted by other UW campuses.

*Check with your campus research administration office for institutional deadlines that precede the posted UW System proposal due date.

more informationThis year’s Undergraduate Teaching and Learning Grants are intended to support projects which focus on essential student learning outcomes with recognition of the intentional relationship between liberal education, inclusive excellence, and best teaching practices.

more informationThe Office of Professional and Instructional Development (OPID) runs 2 grant cycles per year for this program, offering up to $1,000 in support for programs that promote cooperation and exchange among UW 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.

more information OPID invites applications from UW System faculty and teaching staff for grants of $2,500 to support small teams of instructors to engage in lesson study to focus on the design and study of lessons that address essential liberal education learning outcomes in introductory courses.

more informationFour categories of grant support are being made available by the UW System Institute on Race and Ethnicity for implementation during the 2010-11 fiscal year (i. e., July 1, 2010--June 30. 2011). Approximately $135,000 will be distributed across the four categories. All IRE grants are informed by the UW System's focus on "Inclusive Excellence."

more informationThe goal of the grant program is to develop and support programs that are effective in promoting institutional change to foster access and excellence for historically underrepresented populations. Particular attention will be given to models, programs and strategies with demonstrated success in closing gaps in achievement in the areas of access, retention and graduation.

more informationTo support projects that will advance the successful implementation and evaluation of quality teacher preparation, involve faculty from both education and subject-matter disciplines, and engage partners from PK-12.  Funding will support campus activities related to initial preparation and/or on-going professional development of teachers, including mentoring and new teacher induction.

more informationTo support projects that will advance the successful implementation and evaluation of quality teacher preparation, involve faculty from both education and subject-matter disciplines, and engage partners from PK-12.  Funding will support campus activities related to initial preparation and/or on-going professional development of teachers, including mentoring and new teacher induction.

more informationThis is a competitive grants program for increasing student achievement in the arts, civics and government, economics, English, foreign languages, geography, history, mathematics, reading or language arts, and science, by improving the teaching and principal quality at the K-12 level in Wisconsin's public and private schools. The funds will provide grants to eligible partnerships.

more information The purpose of the committee is to examine the number and nature of baccalaureate degree holders in Wisconsin as compared with other states, determine why Wisconsin is lagging behind, and recommend cost-effective and collaborative strategies to provide access and opportunities to expand the number of degree completers in our state.

The effort will involve:

• Examining data on degree production in Wisconsin versus other states;
• Reviewing strategies used in other states to enhance degree production;
• Seeking input from decision makers and stakeholders in Wisconsin;
• Considering proposals to expand access to new or existing degree programs; and
• Recommending proposals to the Presidents of the two Systems.