Research at UM
Innovation and Imagination
The University of Montana is built upon a 130-year legacy as the state’s flagship public research university. Our research capabilities have rapidly accelerated in the past decade as UM surpassed over $122 million in annual grant spending and achieved the coveted R1 designation in 2022.
With hard work and a dash of grit, we’re changing the world through the research work of students and faculty in every department. From STEM to the arts, humanities to professional schools, our research-driven community is committed to making a positive impact for years to come.
The secret to our success is maintaining world-class faculty and state-of-the-art facilities. Ensuring ample funding and interdisciplinary research opportunities also contribute to our advancements. All the while staying true to our core tenets of curiosity and contributing to the public good. Because what’s made in Montana is remaking the world.
UM Earns Top Research Status
What does it mean to be an R1 university? It means UM is at the forefront of research and innovation in the nation with extensive field investigations, laboratory rigor and award-winning faculty.
Research Recap: Vision Magazine
