Research events and deadlines
Biobased Materials Symposium – Feb. 13
Global Health Institute’s (GHI) February Global Health Tuesday Webinar – Feb. 24
- DR. CAROL D. RYFF, Director, Institute on Aging; Hilldale Professor, Department of Psychology; and MIDUS Principal Investigator, UW–Madison
- DR. EVE PUFFER, Pamela & Jack Egan Associate Professor, Duke University and Founding Director, Duke Center for Global Mental Health
- DR. PRAKASH TYAGI, Executive Director, Garmin Vikas Vigyah Samiti (GRAVIS) and Founder-Director, GRAVIS Hospital; Clinical Professor, School of Global Health, University of Washington
- DR. GHITHINJI GITAHI, MBS, Group Chief Executive Officer, Amref Health Africa
Alzheimer’s Disease Developmental Project Proposals — Deadline for applications is Feb. 27
Request for Proposals: The Developmental Project Award offers up to $120,000 to support feasibility studies targeting Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias research. Application deadline: Feb. 27 by 11:59 p.m. CT. Review application details and timeline: adrc.wisc.edu/developmental-projects
Funding will start in April 2026.
QUESTIONS?
Contact Nicole Smialek
ADRC Executive Administrator
nsmialek@medicine.wisc.edu
Attend the 2026 Wisconsin Idea Conference – March 2
The Morgridge Center for Public Service will be hosting its 4th Wisconsin Idea Conference on Monday, March 2 at Union South. Registration is now open.
Focusing on the theme of “Building Creative and Committed Partnerships,” this year’s conference aims to reaffirm the importance of collaborating across organizations to make a positive impact in our shared neighborhoods on issues that matter to residents
The Wisconsin Idea Conference seeks to bring together community-minded people from across the Madison area to discuss creative, mutually beneficial approaches to community-university partnership. The conference reaffirms the importance of collaborating across organizations to make a positive impact in our shared neighborhoods on issues that matter to residents.
This type of community-driven, applied work is at the core of the Wisconsin Idea and the larger founding mission of higher education across the United States. The conference is a multi-disciplinary celebration of the Wisconsin Idea and the relationships it fosters.
A conference schedule and list of breakout sessions are now listed on the website.
Office of Business Engagement’s (OBE) Introduction to Industry Collaborations — March 10
Discover how industry partnerships can propel your research, amplify your impact, and create new opportunities for students. Register for the Office of Business Engagement’s (OBE) Introduction to Industry Collaborations, a 90-minute, practical training built for UW–Madison faculty, researchers, investigators, staff, graduate students, and post-docs.
Whether you’re exploring industry engagement for the first time or looking to deepen existing relationships, this session shows you how to make industry collaboration a strategic advantage.
Why Attend?
University–industry partnerships offer significant benefits, including:
- Expanded funding opportunities
Industry support can complement traditional federal funding and provide flexible investment in emerging ideas. - Real-world impact
Collaborations help translate research into applied solutions, products, and services that address societal and industry challenges. - Accelerated research translation
Industry partners can help move discoveries from the lab to practice by providing expertise, resources, data, and pathways to market. - Student experiences and talent development
Partnerships can create internships, capstones, project collaborations, and exposure that give students a competitive advantage.
This training delivers the foundational skills and knowledge you need to pursue these opportunities confidently and strategically.
Event Details:
- Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
- Time: 9:00–10:30 a.m.
- Location: Morgridge Hall, Room 7560 (WARF Centennial Seminar Hub)
What You Will Learn:
In this introductory session, you will:
- Explore the common forms of university–industry engagement
- Learn how to identify, attract, and assess potential partners
- Understand best practices for building trust and sustaining long-term relationships
- Hear directly from UW–Madison faculty and researchers with strong industry connections
Take the next step toward expanding your impact and building meaningful industry partnerships.
Register today to secure your spot.
Career development opportunity for pre- and postdocs –Predoctoral applications are due March 13 and postdoctoral applications are due April 1
The UW Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (ICTR) announces that the application period for both the predoctoral and postdoctoral TL1 programs is now open.
These programs are aimed at those in the clinical and translational sciences. Visit the funding page of the ICTR website to get complete details about each.
Predoctoral applications are due March 13 and postdoctoral applications are due April 1.
Questions may be directed to Katrina Bell, kbell3@wisc.edu.