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Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research announces changes to better support UW–Madison’s research enterprise
Following extensive consultation, OVCR is looking to better align research priorities across campus, support university research and creative expression and offer improved services.
FY27 deadlines announced for Draper Technology Innovation Fund
The Draper Technology Innovation Fund(TIF), administered by the Wisconsin Entrepreneurship Hub and the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF), provides a mechanism to support the additional research necessary to bring new concepts and inventions to the patent and licensing stage.
Explore Libraries agreements for no-cost open-access publishing
Are you preparing to submit a manuscript for publication? Or maybe you have a manuscript in the pipeline? UW–Madison Libraries have agreements with select publishers, like the American Chemical Society (ACS) and Cambridge University Press, that let you publish open access at no additional cost to you. …
Campus research news round up
Christian Capitini named director of the UW Carbone Cancer Center Dr. Christian Capitini, a national expert in the treatment and research of childhood cancers, has been named the next director of the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center. He will assume the role of Carbone Cancer Center director on…
Research events
2026 Organoids in Action: Modeling human health and disease Symposium – April 14 Location: Biotechnology Center building, 425 Henry Mall This will be a dynamic exchange of ideas, cutting-edge technologies, and transformative applications shaping the next era of biotechnology research. The symposium features speakers such as keynote Dr. David Beebe,…
UW–Madison Completes Phase I of NSPM‑33 Cybersecurity Assessment
UW–Madison has completed Phase I of its institution-wide assessment of cybersecurity practices required under National Security Presidential Memorandum–33 (NSPM‑33) and the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022. These federal regulations make adherence to baseline cybersecurity standards a condition of receiving federal research funding. In response, the Vice Chancellor for Research…
McMillen Named Chief Research Administration Officer
After a nationwide search, Kurt McMillen has been appointed Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief Research Administration Officer a role in which he also serves as the Director of the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (RSP), a key leadership position within the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR). McMillen has been serving in the role on an interim basis since January 2025.
Call for Nominations: 2026 Postdoc Excellence Awards, and Distinguished Faculty and; Staff Postdoc Mentoring Awards
Call for Nominations: UW–Madison Postdoc Excellence Awards. Nomination deadline is April 10.
UW–Madison and U.S. Army ERDC Launch Strategic Education Partnership to Accelerate National Security Research
The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s new Education Partnership Agreement (EPA) with the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), marks a significant expansion of the university’s growing national security research portfolio and federal defense collaborations. The agreement, signed Feb. 11, establishes a formal framework for cooperative education, research…
Feedback due March 18 for finalists for Chief Research Administration Officer
Two finalists have selected from a nationwide search for the Chief Research Administration Officer and Director of the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (RSP). Presentations will take place on Wednesday, March 11, and Friday, March 13.