Research - Human Ecology Internal Funding Opportunities
School of Human Ecology Funding Opportunities
As part of Dean Shim's ongoing support of the of research activities to meet the School's Strategic Goal #1: Increase productivity in research, scholarship, and sponsored programs,the following opportunities are handled as internal competitions and are coordinated by the Associate Dean for Research and the Research Core team. Each opportunity outlines the the eligibility requirements and the process for submitting an application.
Research Incentive Funding Opportunities
AI Impact on Human Identity and Relationships - Active
Purpose: This jointly-funded initiative between Microsoft AI (MAI) and the School of Human Ecology invites research proposals centered on understanding whether and how AI may be reshaping human relationships, identity, and care. See more on this initiative's KB page.
Eligibility: The Principal Investigator (PI) must hold a faculty appointment within SoHE. Co-Investigators from other units on campus are allowed.
Funding Level: Maximum award is $35,000 in direct costs. Multiple awards may be made for meritorious applications.
Deadline: September 15, 2026, 5:00 PM CT
How to Apply: See the Call for Proposals for format and submission requirements.
Emergent Need Research Funding - Active
Purpose: To support faculty members' research expenses that are immediate or foundational in nature and may be needed to enhance competitiveness for preliminary or larger grant applications or scholarly activities.
Eligibility: Applications may be submitted by tenure-track faculty members from the School of Human Ecology.
Funding Level: Maximum $5,000
Deadline: Rolling
Instructions: Review the full text of the Emergent Need Research Funding Announcement
How to apply: Submit your request via this Qualtrics link
Questions
Contact Sarah Marcotte - sarah.marcotte@wisc.edu.