The Graduate School helps researchers apply for and manage externally sponsored funding for research, training and public-service projects. The university maintains an interactive relationship with business and industry to identify needs and interests, conduct research, and provide feedback. The Graduate School also awards research grants to promote technology transfer between the university and Wisconsin business and industry.

• Research and Sponsored Programs
  Promotes and facilitates the research, education, and outreach missions of the University of Wisconsin–Madison by supporting and administering extramurally sponsored programs.
• Standard Research Agreement
  Developed by the UW–Madison for industry sponsored research, this unaltered agreement eliminates the need for negotiation between the UW–Madison and the sponsor.
• Innovation and Economic Development Research Program
  Information and application for IEDR funds for UW–Madison faculty and staff to develop research programs that will benefit Wisconsin's economy.
• Technology Transfer Grant Opportunities
  Deadlines for IEDR (see above) and Draper Technology Innovation Fund grants.
• Policies Concerning Research Sponsored by Industry
  Principle elements of a university-industry contract and a description of the nature of university research.
• Extramural Support Policies and Procedures
  A compendium of policies and procedures supporting extramural research at UW–Madison.