Vice President for Research

The Office of the Vice President for Research is excited to announce applications are now being accepted for the 2nd annual Remote and Austere Conditions Grand Challenge! This dynamic, multi-day pitch event unites leading research experts, industry partners, and legislative representatives to explore groundbreaking technologies, innovative techniques, and holistic solutions to tackle pressing challenges faced in remote, rural, and austere conditions. Information on timeline of events, eligibility criteria, required application materials, and more can be found HERE.

RAC Grand Challenge Leadership will conduct two virtual informational sessions on the 2025 RAC Grand Challenge application process:

• Tuesday, October 8^th from 12pm-1pm | RSVP Here
• Friday, October 18^th from 12pm-1pm | RSVP Here

These information sessions will provide a brief overview of the RAC Grand Challenge process and a Q&A from interested participants. These events are also excellent tools for identifying other interested participants, potential collaborators, projects that need additional and targeted input/assistance, etc. RSVP is required.

For questions regarding the RAC Grand Challenge or virtual information sessions, please contact: RACGrandChallenge@utah.edu.