Gatton Legacy
Gatton Legacy

Timelines & Cycles

Timelines & Cycles

Timelines & Cycles

This section provides an overview of key annual and multi‑year timelines associated with The Bill Gatton Foundation Gift, including scholarship cycles, proposal review periods, reporting deadlines and major events such as the Gatton Gift Symposium.

Clear timelines help ensure consistency, fairness and effective stewardship of resources.

The Bill Gatton Foundation Professorships (Early Career and Distinguished)

  • Call for Proposals Released: March 16, 2026
  • Notice of Intent Due: March 27, 2026
  • Invitation for Full Proposals: April 6, 2026
  • Full Proposals Due: April 24, 2026
  • Review Period: April 25 – May 12, 2026
  • Selections Announced: May 15, 2026

The Bill Gatton Foundation Grand Challenge Initiatives

  • Call for Proposals Released: March 16, 2026
  • Notice of Intent Due: April 17, 2026
  • Invitation for Full Proposals: May 1, 2026
  • Full Proposals Due: May 29, 2026
  • Review Period: June 1 – June 19, 2026
  • Selections Announced: June 30, 2026

Contact Information

Leslie B. Burk, JD
Director of Strategic Initiatives

S103 Ag Science North 1100 South Limestone Lexington, KY 40546

859-257-9388

leslie.burk@uky.edu