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?
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No
- Member of the Virtual Field
- No
News And Updates
UM Biological Station Research Fellowships 2025
We invite research scientists and graduate students from any institution to apply to conduct their research at the University of Michigan Biological Station. UMBS offers an optimal location for research…
Apply for 2024 Courses and Scholarships at University of Michigan Biological Station
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U-M Biological Station Recruiting Researchers, Offering New Fellowship for Scientists for 2024 Season
The University of Michigan Biological Station is recruiting new researchers to conduct projects at the 10,000-acre research and teaching campus in northern Michigan during the 2024 field season and offering…