The University of Wisconsin–Madison is a research powerhouse fueling life-changing discoveries. Federal investment in that research is essential, and recent federal proposals are threatening the integrity and breadth of that work.
UW–Madison needs your help for this research to continue.
Take Action
Find Your Members in Congress
Put in your address at the link below to find your member of congress. Pro tip: in your phone, save numbers for D.C. and local offices, as well as emails, for advocacy at any time!
Send a Message
Let your member of congress know that federal research funding matters to you. We’ve created a simple form to easily send an email to your lawmaker, but feel free to customize it with your own message and story!
Make a Phone Call
Use the numbers you’ve saved. We’ll put scripts you can use below, and we’ll update them as we learn more about state and federal issues.
Give to Support Research
UW leaders are trying to address immediate research funding issues, keep major projects on track, and preserve graduate student support. Give what you can to support those efforts.
Join the Advocacy Coalition
Join with other Badgers to support the UW through advocacy at the state and federal level. We’ll send you monthly updates with information on how you can help, news about the impact you’re having, and background on key UW priorities.
Share Your Story with Others
Take talking points about how UW research is creating a healthier Wisconsin and world and adapt them into a personal message to your friends, family, and fellow alumni.
UW–Madison’s Federal Research at a Glance
- UW–Madison had $1.7 billion in research expenditures in 2024
- 12th greatest source of patents among U.S. universities
- 400+ start-ups formed from UW–Madison research
UW–Madison is regularly sharing updates on the impact of varying proposals and communicating with those on campus who may be impacted.
UW–Madison in the News: Examples of Impact
Local, state, and national media outlets have been covering the impact of changes on significant projects at UW–Madison, including groundbreaking research on life-saving treatments.
UW-Madison chancellor, Beloit College president sign letter opposing Trump's interference in higher education (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Trump administration science cuts come for NSF funding (Scientific American)
