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The application portal for Flathead Lake Biological Station’s Summer Session 2026 is now open! https://flbs.umt.edu/summer/
Bio Station summer courses are field based, research oriented, and provide hands-on ecological experience in the beautiful outdoors of Northwest Montana. This is a fantastic opportunity for college students (undergraduates and graduates) to learn something new or grow their skill base. This experience helps student be more competitive for internships and the post college workforce.
The schedule with course titles and dates plus the link to the website are on the attached flyer and at: flbs.umt.edu/education
Most students learn about our program from their advisors, professors, and friends. So, we ask for your help to: 1. Distribute the course flier and information below, 2. Announce this opportunity in class and staff meetings, 3. Circulate information to internal student mailing lists, and 4. Inform relevant student clubs/organizations.
Would you please share the information below and flyer attached about the Flathead Lake Biological Station’s Summer Session 2026 with any class(es) you are teaching or any student you think might benefit from attending our program.
Thank you so much!
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Apply Now for Flathead Lake Biological Station’s Summer Session 2026!
Join the Bio Station’ summer courses to deepen your understanding of ecosystems, boost critical thinking and research skills, and gain valuable hands-on research experience. The Bio Station is located in Northwest Montana and classes take trips around the area, including many into Glacier National Park.
FLBS courses are open to students from any university and can be taken for undergraduate or graduate level credit.
The schedule with course titles and dates are on the attached flyer. More details on discounts and scholarships below!
How to Apply
- Visit our website at: flbs.umt.edu/education and make an account
- Complete all sections of the online application including transcripts and a Medical History Form
- Submit your application before February 1 for a $100 discount
Discounts!
- We are offering a 20% discount for taking more than one course. i.e. take two courses and the second will be discounted 20%. Each subsequent course will also be 20% off!
- Seminars in Ecology is 50% off. Add it to another course during the first four weeks of Summer Session
Scholarships!
- Eligible students will receive: $500 per credit in scholarships (until all funding is allocated) Apply Early!
- Students can apply for scholarship funding by submitting a scholarship statement with their online application and ONE letter of recommendation
Why the Flathead Lake Bio Station?
- Gain skills in: scientific equipment and methods, data analysis, research projects, field work, and scientific communication
- Engage with natural resource management professionals in real-world settings
- Round out traditional classroom courses with intensive field experience to broaden your collegiate experience
- Get your foot in the door with gained experience to open future career opportunities
- Place based learning includes field trips and overnight camping trips throughout the Flathead Valley and Glacier National Park
- Low student-faculty ratio, great facilities, live on the shores of Flathead Lake
- Credits transfer easily to universities across the country
Since 1899, Flathead Lake Biological Station of the University of Montana has offered immersive summer field ecology courses with aquatic and terrestrial focuses that emphasize direct field research and interactions with natural resource professionals. These rigorous, hands-on courses meet Federal, Montana Board of Regents, and University of Montana regulatory and policy requirements for contact hours and reliably transfer to other colleges and universities.
A syllabus for each course is posted online. (flbs.umt.edu/education).