University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: Other Funding

Hertz Foundation Fellowship

<5y support incl cost-of-education allowance & a personal stipend valued at up to $250K for college seniors, 1st yr grad students, or those in a gap period preparing to apply to grad school. For US citizens & permanent residents who intend to pursue a full-time, in-person PhD in the applied physical & biological sciences, mathematics or engineering at an institution in the US. [Applications open late August 2026 & close late October 2026.]

Searle Scholars Program

$150K / y for 3y ($450K total) for independent investigators at the assistant professor level studying biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, immunology, neuroscience, pharmacology, and related areas in chemistry, medicine, and the biological sciences. Nomination from participating institution required. Purely clinical work not generally supported, but work with clinical and basic components will be considered. [App due: 9/30/26.]

Drug Discovery and Developing Funding for Physician Scientists and Basic Research for Medicine: Harrington Scholar-Innovator Program

$100K over 2 y for MD or MD/PhD faculty plus opportunities to compete for acceleration funds up to $300,000 or to qualify for investment funds typically up to $2MM. Seeking breakthrough discoveries to address unmet medical needs, modulate novel targets, or be developed into a commercial program and/or strong intellectual property or protection strategy.