Tag Vice Chancellor for Research
Jo Handelsman named director of Wisconsin Institute for Discovery
Handelsman, a Yale professor and White House science official, has a long history with UW–Madison. Read More
OVCRGE welcomes Research and Sponsored Programs
The move formally recognizes the need to more closely align research administration with research infrastructure at UW–Madison. Read More
UW2020 funds projects to enhance research and infrastructure
The initiative seeks to fund research projects that have the potential to fundamentally transform a field of study, as well as projects that require significant development prior to the submission of applications for external funding. Read More
Nadine Connor named to interim post for research policy and compliance
Connor will oversee many facets of research policy on campus, including human subjects and animal research. Read More
Paulos named director of Physical Sciences Laboratory
Whether you need a more rugged boat-mounted water testing rig made, or a 20-year-old spectrometer or circuit board upgraded, the Physical Sciences Lab delivers with expertise and teamwork. Read More
Fall Competition aims to set standard for research excellence
The competition offers funding for cutting-edge faculty research and support for graduate students who may be involved in that research. Read More
Arboretum director search underway
The site of seminal research in ecological restoration, the Arboretum remains home to the oldest restored ecological communities in the world. Read More
UW2020: WARF Discovery Initiative proposals selected
The 14 research and infrastructure projects have the potential to transform robotics, cancer treatment, data science and more, including efforts to grow new neurons to foil Parkinson’s disease and approaches to expand children’s vocabularies to make them better students. Read More
Twelve professors receive Romnes Faculty Fellowships
Twelve promising young faculty have been honored with Romnes Faculty Fellowships. They will receive a $50,000 award for research, supported by the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation. Read More
Kellett awards honor mid-career faculty
The Kellett awards recognize outstanding faculty seven to 20 years past their first promotion to a tenured position. Read More
UW2020: WARF Discovery Initiative proposals selected
Reviewers identified ambitious, early stage research ideas and infrastructure investments in an effort to jump-start innovative interdisciplinary research. Read More
Arboretum review seeks to strengthen iconic research program
The Arboretum was dedicated in 1934 and has served as a laboratory for generations of field ecologists, including the iconic conservationist Aldo Leopold. Read More
Lung cell found to act as sensor, regulator of immune response
The cells are implicated in a wide range of human lung diseases, including asthma, pulmonary hypertension, cystic fibrosis and sudden infant death syndrome, among others. Read More
UW System Regents, officials tour Waisman Center
UW System officials recently toured the Waisman Center, known for its groundbreaking work helping people with developmental disabilities and neurodegenerative disorders. Read More
UW-Madison responds to Assembly action on fetal tissue research ban
Marsha Mailick, Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Education at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, released the following statement: “The people of Wisconsin — particularly those… Read More
Fall Competition aims to set standard for research excellence
In addition to the recently announced UW2020 research funding initiative, the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Education is continuing its longstanding Fall Competition for research funding. Read More
UW 2020: New VCRGE program to support early stage research
In an effort to create a dynamic new funding mechanism for bold research ideas, ideas with potential to drive significant discoveries, the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Education (VCRGE), with support from the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF), is teeing up a new program to seed potentially groundbreaking research. Read More
Get to know William Karpus, new Graduate School dean
In August, William Karpus will become the Graduate School’s dean — the first since a restructuring last year to enhance UW–Madison’s role in graduate education and research. He is tasked with serving more than 9,000 students across 150 departments. He will also work closely with Marsha Mailick, vice chancellor for research and graduate education, in developing a distinct Graduate School. Read More
Q&A with Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Education Marsha Mailick
Marsha Mailick talks about the challenges and opportunities the research enterprise faces during this time of transition and budgetary uncertainty. Read More
Mailick to Lead UW–Madison Research, Graduate Education
Marsha Mailick, the former long-time director of the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Waisman Center, was named today by Chancellor Rebecca Blank as the university's first vice chancellor for research and graduate education. Read More