As we head into Memorial Day weekend, we’re seeing a high volume of anticipated proposal submissions for June and July, particularly for NIH and NSF. This is an important moment to plan ahead to ensure the strongest possible support for your work.
While our team is committed to supporting every proposal, early notice will be key in helping us manage timelines, provide thoughtful feedback, and coordinate resources effectively. If you’re considering a submission this summer, we encourage you to share your plans with us as soon as possible through our form.
A little advance planning now can make a meaningful difference in both proposal quality and the overall process. We’re here to support you every step of the way and are ready when you are.
News and Announcements
Congratulations to the School of Education faculty and staff selected for prestigious awards this spring.
- Beth Fields has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar award for caregiving research in Denmark.
- Christopher Saldaña and Icy Zhang were chosen as recipients of NAEd/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowships.
- Two productions from the Department of Theater and Drama were recognized at the American College Theater Festival.
- Brendan Eagan and Shamya Karumbaiah were selected for the 2026 Awards for Mentoring Undergraduates in Research, Scholarly and Creative Activities.
- Lesley Bartlett was chosen as one of 12 professors across campus to be named Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professorship.
- Shamya Karumbaiah and Christopher Saldaña received Vilas Early-Career Investigator Awards.
- Amy Bellmore and Erica Turner received Vilas Faculty Mid-Career Investigator Awards.
Earlier this week, RSP announced fringe benefit rates from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. Increases or decreases in the rates are due to DHHS’ required methodology for the handling of the previous year’s under- or over-recovery of actual costs. Review the updated rates and full details on the RSP website.
Recently, the U.S. Department of Justice extended the Americans with Disabilities Act’s (ADA) digital accessibility rule compliance deadline from April 24, 2026, to April 26, 2027. While the change provides additional time, it remains a requirement under the ADA and does not change the university’s goals or expectations, as reflected in the updated digital accessibility policy. The Initiative will continue its work as planned, focusing on supporting employees with tools, guidance, and resources. More information and resources are available through the Digital Accessibility Hub.
RSP recently sent out a reminder for all submitting to DOD/DOW, DOE, NASA, NIH, NSF and USDA. If applying to these agencies, please keep the following in mind:
- Common forms are required and must be created in SciENcv. Senior/key personnel must link their ORCID ID to their eRA Commons profile and in SciENcv.
- Research Security Training is required for all senior/key personnel within 12 months prior to the submission
A Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program certification is required for all senior/key personnel at the time of submission. Annual re-certification is required for funded awards.
The Recruitment and Retention Resource Center at the Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (ICTR) is looking for presenters for a virtual fall workshop series on clinical research participant retention. If you are successful in retaining study participants, consider presenting a brief (10 minutes) or full-length (30-45 minute) talk. Proposals are due June 15. For help developing your talk concept, reach out to recruitmenthelp@ictr.wisc.edu to connect and brainstorm.
This summer, WCER’s SEER Institute will offer two professional development opportunities to share the Faculty Inclusive Teaching Survey (FITS) Guidebook, funded by the National Science Foundation. On June 16 and June 24, SEER will offer webinars to share and synthesize research results from the Inclusive STEM Teaching Project. The team will also walk attendees through elements of the FITS Guidebook, discussing how to use it to advance inclusive instructional practices on campus. On July 16 and 21, the team will offer online workshops that will provide learning experiences to promote your development as an inclusive practitioner. Learn more and register on the SEER Institute website.
Counseling Psychology Summer Institutes provide expert training and networking opportunities for career development facilitators, career counselors, career specialists, advisors, coaches, and virtually anyone involved in career development and workforce readiness. Sessions will be delivered remotely on July 16 and 17. Learn more and register on the Counseling Psychology webpage.
UW–Madison Libraries recently reached an agreement with Wiley to continue covering the costs of publishing in hundreds of open-access (OA) journals through Dec. 31, 2027. Under the new agreement, authors who wish to publish in gold open-access journals must submit their article or manuscript by Aug. 31, 2026, to avoid paying article processing charges (APCs). For hybrid open-access journals, articles must be accepted and accompanied by a completed author agreement by Dec. 31, 2027. Learn more on the Libraries webpage.
Events and Learning Opportunities
- June 16, 2026, 3–4 p.m.: SEER Institute FITS Guidebook Webinar
- June 23, 2026, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.: BIOS Leadership and Coaching Symposium
- June 24, 2026, 3–4 p.m.: SEER Institute FITS Guidebook Webinar
- July 9–10, 2026: 2026 Play Make Learn Conference
- July 16, 2026, 9 a.m.–noon: Counseling Psychology Summer Institute — Moving with Clarity in Moments of Change
- July 16, 2026, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.: SEER Institute FITS Guidebook Workshop
- July 16, 2026, 1–4 p.m.: Counseling Psychology Summer Institute — Same Client, Different Theoretical Lens: How to Apply Three Theories to Your Practice
- July 17, 2026, 9 a.m.–noon: Counseling Psychology Summer Institute — From Barriers to Breakthroughs: Advancing Career Access for Those With Complex Barriers
- July 17, 2026, 1–4 p.m.: Counseling Psychology Summer Institute — Evidence-Informed Resources to Guide Wellness and Skill Development
- July 21, 2026, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.: SEER Institute FITS Guidebook Workshop
Art Exhibits:
- Angela Johnson, Synthesis: Bits and Pieces | Mandelbaum and Albert Family Vision Gallery, McPherson Eye Research Institute, 9th floor, Wisconsin Institutes for Medical Research, 1111 Highland Ave., Madison, WI | Feb. 5–May 29, 2026
- Gerit Grimm, Farther Afield | Overture Center for the Arts, Gallery III, 201 State Street, Madison, WI | March 17–May 31, 2026
- Andy Rubin, Dialogue | Abel Contemporary Gallery, 524 East Main Street, Stoughton, WI | April 24–June 14, 2026
- Michael Velliquette, Cut It Out: Papercutting Traditions and Beyond | Racine Art Museum, 441 Main Street, Racine, WI | Feb. 18–Oct. 3, 2026