Greenwall Faculty Scholars Program in Bioethics 2027
| To: | Chairs and Administrators, Departments in the Biological Sciences, Social Sciences, and Humanties; Associate Deans for Research; College/School Research Administrators |
| From: | Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research |
| Date: | July 08, 2026 |
| Subject: | Greenwall Faculty Scholars Program in Bioethics 2027 |
Deadline
| Deadline for Internal Review: | July 30, 2026 |
Project Description
The Greenwall Faculty Scholars Program in Bioethics is a career development award to enable early-career faculty members to carry out innovative bioethics research. The program is designed to support projects that address a significant bioethics problem and extend beyond current work in bioethics, while fostering a community of Scholars and Alums committed to advancing the field.
Scholars and Alums attend twice-yearly meetings, where they present their works in progress, receive feedback and mentoring from the Faculty Scholars Program Committee and other Scholars and Alums, and have an opportunity to cultivate collaborative relationships across institutions and disciplines. Third-year Scholars are expected to help plan these meetings. Program Alums remain actively engaged, providing mentorship to newer Scholars and creating a sustained network for professional development, collaboration, and scholarly exchange. In addition, all first-year Scholars participate in a philosophical bioethics seminar series, and other professional development opportunities may be offered through the Program.
The Program Committee oversees the Faculty Scholars Program, selects Scholars and recommends them for funding, and plays an active role in mentorship and professional development activities.
Eligibility
Applicants must be early-career faculty members at a university or non-profit research institute that has tax-exempt status in the United States. Applicants must hold a faculty appointment (or other long-term research position outside a university) that allows at least 50 percent of their effort to perform research. Priority will be given to applicants who have not yet been considered for tenure or an equivalent promotion; whose research has the potential to influence clinical, biomedical, and/or public health decision-making, policy, and practice; and who demonstrate the potential to make significant contributions to the field of bioethics over their careers.
Faculty Scholars are selected based on the quality and originality of their proposed research project, their commitment to the field of bioethics, their record of achievement, their potential for continued growth as a bioethics scholar, and the strength of support from their home institution, including after the end of this award. While a demonstrated record of bioethics scholarship is advantageous, exceptional candidates with less direct experience in bioethics will also be considered when their proposed work has the potential to advance the field of bioethics. Particular consideration will be given to applicants pursuing innovative ideas and/or addressing emerging topics.
The Greenwall Foundation values and supports diverse perspectives and encourages applications from individuals whose backgrounds and experiences are underrepresented in bioethics and academia. The Foundation is committed to building a broad and inclusive bioethics that welcomes everyone, elevates many perspectives, asks a wide range of questions, and learns from diverse voices. For more information on how the Foundation incorporates these values into our grantmaking, read more here.
Amount per Award: The award provides support for 50 percent of a Scholar’s salary (up to the NIH salary cap) and benefits for three years. This funding is intended to ensure that Scholars can devote at least 50 percent of their professional effort to their Faculty Scholars project. In addition, the Foundation provides $5,000 annually for project-related expenses and travel. Indirect costs of 10 percent are allowable on salary and benefits but are not permitted on research-related expenses or travel.
Duration of Award: 3 Years
Number of Awards: Up to 3 awards
Please note: Each department may submit materials for one researcher to the Greenwall Faculty Scholars Program in Bioethics 2027 internal competition. Applications must be submitted to OVCR through the researcher’s home department.
UW-Madison may submit one letter of intent.
Website
The following link contains additional information on the program and specific application instructions:
https://greenwall.org/faculty-scholars-program/scholars-rfp-2026-2027
Internal Competition Application Instructions
Applications for Internal Review
To submit your application, attach a single PDF to an email to: grants@research.wisc.edu. Please include the following information:
1. Cover Page, including PI name and contact information. Please include a statement indicating that your department chair has reviewed and approved your application and has selected you as the department’s sole nominee for this internal competition.
2. A Letter of Intent (up to 3 pages) that includes:
- A description of the research proposal, particularly its significance
- How the research will be carried out and how it is likely to have an impact on clinical, biomedical, and public health decision-making, policy, and practice
- A personal statement describing the applicant’s goals in the field of bioethics
3. A CV, no more than five single-spaced pages
Sponsor Deadlines
Letters of Intent are due to Greenwall Foundation by September 09, 2026. Applications are due to Greenwall Foundation by January 04, 2027.
Questions?
Contact grants@research.wisc.edu.