University of Wisconsin Sophomore Research Fellowship 2025

Funded by grants from the Brittingham Wisconsin Trust, the Kemper K. Knapp Bequest, and the Provost’s Office, the Sophomore Research Fellowship provides research training and support to undergraduates. Students have the opportunity to undertake their own research project in collaboration with UW–Madison faculty or research/instructional academic staff. Please Note: Graduate students are ineligible to serve as the project advisor. Approximately 40 Sophomore Research Fellowships are available each year.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineDecember 15, 2025
• Value$3,000
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorUniversity of Wisconsin
• City to studyWisconsin
• School to studyUniversity of Wisconsin

Benefits

The student researcher receives $3,000 (purpose unrestricted), and faculty/staff research advisor receives $500 to help offset research costs (e.g., supplies, books for the research, student travel related to the project).

Requirements

• A second year undergraduate
• A first year undergraduate who will have more than 24 credits after May of the current academic year
• A transfer student in their first year of attendance at UW-Madison
• Cumulative GPA of 2.3 or above
• Must be in good academic and disciplinary standing to apply

Interview Dates and Process

A selection committee will review all proposals.

• Quality of research proposal
• Degree of meaningful collaboration with a faculty research mentor
• Extent to which a research outcome is achievable within the proposed timelineNote:
  Applicant information may be shared between the L&S Honors Program and the Undergraduate Academic Awards Office in an attempt to maximize funding opportunities for as  many qualified students as possible. This collaborative practice supports the mission of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the principles of the Wisconsin Experience.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

Log on to Wisconsin Scholarship Hub (WiSH). After logging-in and filling out a general application, you will be presented with links to applications for scholarships for which you are eligible, with open application cycles. You may want to check the site frequently to see what new opportunities are available.If you do not see the Sophomore Research Fellowship application in your list, and you believe you meet the eligibility requirements, please contact the UAA Office ([email protected], 265-2428).

For more details, visit University of Wisconsin Fellowship webapge