The University of Michigan Biological Station (UMBS) has been home to scientific discovery since its founding in 1909. Our core mission is to advance environmental field research, engage students in scientific discovery, and provide information needed to understand and sustain ecosystems from local to global scales. In this cross-disciplinary, interactive community, students, faculty, and researchers from around the globe come together to learn about the natural world and seek solutions to the critical environmental challenges of our time.
- Year Founded
- Year Joined OBFS
- 2023
- Size of Field Station (hectares)
- 5001-10000
- FSML Web Address
- https://lsa.umich.edu/umbs
- Private nonprofit organization?
- No
- Universities affiliated / Parent Organization
- University of Michigan
- Federal, state, or local governmental partners?
-
No
- Member of the Virtual Field
- No
News And Updates
Apply for Spring and Summer Courses at U-M Biological Station
The priority deadline is March 15, 2026, for students to apply for field courses and scholarships during the four-week spring and summer terms at the University of Michigan Biological Station….
Apply by March 15 for 2026 Undergraduate Research Fellowships at Michigan Field Station
The University of Michigan Biological Station is recruiting students from across the country for its undergraduate research fellowship program that runs June 15 – Aug. 7, 2026, and includes mentors,…
U-M Biological Station: Submit Research Proposals and Fellowship Applications for 2026 Field Season
The University of Michigan Biological Station will, once again, offer a Nature Day Camp for children to support families on campus. Submit your research proposals and fellowship applications by Feb….