Support the U of M Biological Station

Interested in supporting the UM Biological Station's Research and Education programs? If so, then please review the list of funds, scholarships, lectureships, and endowments below, and let us know where you would like to make a tax-deductible contribution. You may also establish your own endowment, if you're interested. Please contact Associate Director Karie Slavik at (734) 763-4461 for details. Be sure to ask about how the Phase II President's Challenge, which adds one matching dollar to every two dollars you give toward graduate and professional student support! If you're ready to give now, then please send your check to our Ann Arbor address or, if you'd prefer, then provide a credit-card number to Peggy Meade by calling (734) 763-4461. Another option is to give through the university's  Central Development Office. Whatever means you choose, we appreciate your support.

BIOLOGICAL STATION FUNDS

Biological Station Centennial Fund - Supports enhancements for the station’s next 100 years, focusing on: environmental sustainability, cross-generational research and training, and year-round research.

Biological Station Development Fund - General support for UMBS programs, student scholarships and research fellowships.

Biological Station Enhancement Fund - Supports & strengthens major UMBS programs and facilities.

Howard A. Crum Memorial Scholarship - For student scholarships.

Frank Caleb & Margaret Thompson Gates Student Endowment- Provides student scholarships.

Marian P. & David M. Gates Scholarship Fund - Provides scholarship support for out-of-state students.

Lowe Family First Summer Student Scholarship - Provides scholarship support for students during their first summer at UMBS.

James L. Plafkin Memorial Endowed Scholarship - Provides scholarships to students in aquatics.

Schrank Family Endowed Scholarship - Supports scholarships for LSA and Program in the Environment students.

Gary & Gussie Williams Scholarship Fund - Scholarship for student who is teaching science or pursuing a degree in science education.

Joel T. Heinen Endowment Fund - Supports graduate and undergraduate students engaged in research at UMBS.

George E. Nichols Scholarship Endowment Fund - Scholarship support for out-of-state or international undergraduate students.

Henry Allan Gleason Endowed Fellowship - Provides researchfunding to graduate students in plant ecology.

Vaden & Maxine Miles Endowment - Supports ornithology course or graduate student support.

Mark & Ruth Paddock Endowed Habitat Fund - Supports UMBS habitat improvement and protection.

Alfred H. Stockard Family Endowment Fund - Fellowship support of teacher-scholars to advance zoological education & research at UMBS.

Dr. Ralph E. Bennett Endowed Lecture - Brings outstanding graduate researcher or lecturer in mycology or plant biology to UMBS.

Harry W. Hann Endowed Lectureship - Brings outstanding lecturer in ornithology to UMBS each summer.

Eleanore & Sewall Pettingill Endowed Lectureship - Brings outstanding lecturer in natural history to UMBS each summer.

Thank You!

P.S. Check out select pages of our new Field Guide to the U of M Biological Station, which provides a captivating overview of the Station.