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University of Montana Office of Research and Creative Scholarship Newsletter – Special Edition Limited Submissions – Call for Proposals
When a program announcement limits the number of proposals that we may submit, we have an internal process to ensure that we do not exceed that limit. If you’re interested in one of the following opportunities, follow the instructions to submit a concept by the internal deadline indicated below. PIs must confirm eligibility prior to submission.
Eight States Divert Rural Health Funds to Tech Startups
The Rural Tech Catalyst Fund reallocates 10% of rural health funds to support healthcare technology startups, sparking debate over the balance between innovation and traditional services. Montana may face similar challenges in integrating tech solutions while preserving essential local care.
Big Trucks in the U.S. Could Start Battery Swapping to Cut Diesel Consumption Drastically
Revoy’s retrofit battery swapping system promises up to 90% diesel savings and 85% emissions reduction for heavy freight trucks. This innovation could transform Montana’s diesel-reliant freight industry amid rising fuel costs.
Chinese AI firm DeepSeek releases new coding model that’s 99% cheaper than Claude’s Opus 4.8
Chinese AI firm DeepSeek releases new coding model that costs a fraction of leading frontier systems; 1 million output tokens cost 28 cents, 99% cheaper than Claude’s Opus 4.8
GFDA Top Ten for 8/2/26
Touro University will launch its new Montana law school with the first class in Great Falls in the fall of 2027. The unique law school is designed for students working full time.
There’s a word for how we treat working moms—and you probably havent heard it
Read on to understand what the U.S. could learn from the way Japan treats working mothers—and how we could actually help women stay in the workforce after they have children.
Northwestern Energy Uses 95 Weather Stations to Prevent Wildfires in Montana
Northwestern Energy’s Fire Mitigation Program employs weather stations, smoke cameras, and vegetation management to reduce wildfire risks along 18,000 miles of power lines. This comprehensive approach helps protect Montana’s communities and landscapes from catastrophic fires.
What Would A Montana Data Center Cost? 10% of a data center’s total cost would go toward Montana jobs and goods.
The University of Montana’s Bureau of Business and Economic Research estimates a $20 billion data center would support 750 jobs and generate $33 million in local property taxes. However, concerns about water use and rising utility costs have sparked opposition in several communities.
Which Montana County has a state-licensed gambling machine for every 24 residents?
Approximately 16,500 state-licensed machines operated statewide in Montana. Are we gambling away our future?
California Hits 51 Percent Solar Power for Entire Month
In May, solar panels generated over half of California’s electricity, marking a major shift in energy production. This milestone was enabled by a dramatic increase in battery storage capacity that allows solar power use even after sunset.




