DOD | Funding 101 Workshop
September 30, 2025, 1:30–3:30 p.m. CT
Discovery Building, 330 N. Orchard St, Orchard View Room (2nd Floor)
Lewis-Burke Associates/UW–Madison faculty panel
Interested in Department of Defense (DOD) research funding? Join Lewis-Burke Associates (LBA) LLC, a Washington, D.C.-based federal relations firm, for a workshop designed for UW–Madison faculty on navigating the DOD research landscape. The workshop will include:
- An overview of key DOD funding opportunities (ex. Air Force/Army/Navy basic research, DARPA programs, defense health)
- Guidance on building relationships with DOD program managers
- Practical steps to successfully pursue DOD funding mechanisms such as broad agency announcements and DARPA’s ERIS marketplace
- Time for faculty to meet with LBA experts one-on-one to discuss tailoring research ideas to national security priorities
The workshop will also feature a panel of UW–Madison faculty who will share insights and lessons learned from their experiences securing DOD research grants. Please register online to attend.
Find the Orchard View room in the Discovery Building via the elevator behind Aldo’s Café.
Please feel free to contact Monica Welke in the Office of University Relations with any questions.


