The Center for Design and Material Culture (CDMC) is the primary destination for the multi-disciplinary study of material culture and design at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and is a hub for innovative programs that engage local, national, and international audiences. Affiliation with the center enhances the opportunity to study and program around the center’s pillars (textiles, design, and material culture) for both the CDMC and the affiliate. UW–Madison faculty and graduate students working in and around our pillars of study are invited to affiliate with the center.
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Become a
Faculty Affiliate
To apply for Faculty Affiliate status, individuals must submit a research statement or letter of intent to the Executive Director of the center. The letter must include an up-to-date vita or a link to the applicant’s website that lists representative work or equivalent. Applicants will be notified of affiliate status via a letter from the Executive Director. Please send application material via email through the link provided.
Become a
Graduate Affiliate (pilot)
The center is piloting a new Graduate Affiliate program for enrolled UW–Madison students. To apply for Graduate Affiliate status, applicants must submit a letter of intent, including a research statement, reason for requesting affiliation, and an up-to-date vita or a link to the applicant’s website that lists representative work or equivalent. Applicants should also include their advisor’s name and email. Applicants will be notified of affiliate status via a letter from the Executive Director. Please send application material via email through the link provided.
Affiliate Benefits
- The opportunity to receive support for center-sponsored programs, including, but not limited to, services offered from center and School of Human Ecology staff. Examples include the identification of funding opportunities; multidisciplinary team and concept development; pre-award submission support; post-award administration, etc.
- Orientation to center resources for teaching and research, pursuant to review and approval by center staff and committees.
- Publications of the Center and its website, as well as promotion of Affiliate work through Center communications.
- Invitations to Center-related events and activities.
- Convening and collaboration with other Center Affiliates; training and professional development opportunities.