ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Students are invited to an Information Session in Ann Arbor to learn about field-based courses being taught at the University of Michigan Biological Station in northern Michigan during the four-week spring and summer terms in 2026.

They'll also learn about Undergraduate Research Fellowships that include a $5,500 stipend and research mentors.

UMBS is hosting an Information Session from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, in Dana Building Room 1040 on U-M Main Campus.

UMBS staff and alumni will answer questions about the historic field research station nestled along Douglas Lake in Pellston, academic course credits, hands-on research opportunities and the life-changing experience of being immersed in nature.

UMBS welcomes all majors. No prior field experience is required. All students can be considered for UMBS scholarship funding and fellowships, including guest and international students.

This spring term runs May 19 through June 18, 2026, and summer term runs June 30 through July 30, 2026.

The UMBS Course Application will go live in late November. Students interested in receiving notification when the application is available can sign-up on our Courses webpage.

The University of Michigan Biological Station serves as a gathering place to learn from the natural world, advance research and education, and inspire action. We leverage over a century of research and transformative experiences to drive discoveries and solutions to benefit Michigan and beyond.

Our vast campus — more than 10,000 forested acres surrounded by lakes and rivers — engages all of the senses. Its remote, natural setting nurtures deep thought and scientific discovery.

Founded in 1909, UMBS supports long-term research and education through immersive, field-based courses and features state-of-the-art equipment and facilities for data collection and analysis to help any field researcher be productive. It is where students and scientists from across the globe live and work as a community to learn from the place.

Important Dates

Application Priority Deadline: March 15, 2026

Final Application Deadlines for Spring Term
Guest Students: April 1, 2026
U-M Ann Arbor Students: April 30, 2026

Final Application Deadlines for Summer Term
Guest Students: May 1, 2026
U-M Ann Arbor Students: May 30, 2026

Spring 2026 Term: May 19 - June 18

Summer 2026 Term: June 30 - July 30

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