Diversity and Inclusion for Faculty Development
Scholarships and Grants for Underrepresented Populations
Programs identified with “(university-wide)” are available to UW–Madison students. For many of these resources, eligible individuals can apply using the Wisconsin Scholarship Hub (WiSH Hub). For more information, see program specifics below.
Programs identified as “(external)” are national or international programs. Please see the program websites for more details.
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Pre-college
- PEOPLE (Precollege Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence) (university-wide)
- College prep program dedicated to students across Wisconsin to prepare them for success in applying for college admission to a University of Wisconsin System institution, with an emphasis on UW-Madison. Students are accepted in eighth-grade and can be supported through their senior year of college. PEOPLE is a scholarship program that works with students of color, low-income students, and first-generation college students to provide individualized attention by teaming up with students, families, teachers, and counselors to navigate the college admission process and optimize opportunities for success. PEOPLE operates under the Office of the Vice Provost & Chief Diversity Officer’s Division of Diversity, Equity, & Educational Achievement of UW-Madison. Yearly applications open in January.
For Bachelor’s Degrees
- McNair Scholars Program (university-wide)
- The Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program creates a bridge to graduate education for undergraduate students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. The goal of the McNair Scholars Program is to increase the attainment of PhD degrees by students from underrepresented segments of society.
- First Wave Hip Hop & Urban Arts Learning Community Scholarship Program (university-wide)
- Full-tuition, four-year scholarship program for seniors in high school or freshman in college applying to the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Individuals who are interested in contributing to the community by upholding the three pillars: Academics, Arts, and Activism are invited to apply.
- Mercile J. Lee Scholars Program (university-wide)
- 1 year program for undergraduate students from underrepresented backgrounds that includes full tuition and book stipend. This can be renewed for up to four years
- The American Indian Graduate Center – The Center for Native Scholarships (external)
- The American Indian Graduate Center offers funding opportunities for undergraduate students with special scholarships for STEM majors.
For Undergraduate Research
- Integrated Biological Science Summer Research Program for Undergraduates (IBS-SRP) (university-wide)
- 9-week program open to UW–Madison students who are first-generation college students, come from disadvantaged background, or are members of minority groups. Participants receive a stipend.
- APS Short-Term Research Education Program to Increase Diversity in Health-Related Research (STRIDE) (external)
- 10-week program that provides stipend and travel expenses. Applicant must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student and must be from backgrounds underrepresented in biomedical research including individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, individuals from underrepresented diverse groups, and individuals with disabilities.
For Graduate Degrees
- Wisconsin Center for Education Research Fellows Program
- The WCER Fellows program provides four years of funding to students from diverse backgrounds who are accepted to any doctoral program in the School of Education.
- AERA Minority Dissertation Fellowship (external)
- 1 year fellowship, $25,000 stipend for members of racial and ethnic groups historically underrepresented in higher education
- NIH F31 Grant: Ruth L. Kirchstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research (external)
- Up to five years of predoctoral funding to support students from diverse backgrounds including those from groups that are underrepresented in the biomedical, behavioral, or clinical research workforce.
- Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans (external)
- This fellowship funds graduate education up to $90,000 for 2 years for immigrants and their children.
- Porter Physiology Development Fellowship (external)
- Graduate student members from underrepresented racial/ethnic minority backgrounds who are enrolled in a full-time program leading to a PhD. Advisor/PI must be a member of the American Physiological Society.
- American Indian Graduate Center – The Center for Native Scholarships (external)
- The American Indian Graduate Center offers a variety of funding opportunities for graduate students including scholarship and fellowship programs.
For Research Projects
- National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (external)
- The NIMHD offers a variety of funding opportunities that help push their mission forward. Their mission is to lead scientific research to improve minority health and reduce health disparities.
- NIH Supplement: Research Supplements to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research (external)
- Principle Investigators who already have NIH funding can apply for a supplement students, postdoc, and faculty scientists who are members of an underrepresented group.
- Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (external)
- A variety of grants and grant programs supporting healthy equity through investing in the following areas: health systems, healthy communities, healthy children and families, and leadership for better health.
Those wishing to be connected with department opportunities, please contact Stephanie Trigsted.
- A variety of grants and grant programs supporting healthy equity through investing in the following areas: health systems, healthy communities, healthy children and families, and leadership for better health.
Kinesiology Field Resources
- AOTA Multicultural networking groups
- The Association of Black Psychologists
- Black in Engineering
- Black in Neuroscience
- Black in Physiology
- Black Biomechanists Association
- Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity (COTAD)
- Committee on Women in Science, Engineering and Medicine
- National Association for the Advancement of Color People
- National Athletic Training Association
- National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
- National Society of Black Physicists (NSBP)
- National Society of Hispanic Physicists (NSHP)
- Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
- Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
- Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS)
- Women in Engineering Programs and Advocates Network (WEPAN)