2025 Information and How to Apply Available Below
About the Internship Program
The summer internship program at the Flathead Lake Biological Station provides undergraduate students (both UM and non-UM) the opportunity to work at an internationally recognized research facility with world-class scientists. Interns gain relevant work experience while living and working on the shores of beautiful Flathead Lake.
Internship opportunities are available from a range of academic disciplines including: chemistry, aquatic ecology, microbiology, technology, data modeling, website development, and educational outreach.
Internship opportunities are available from a range of academic disciplines including: chemistry, aquatic ecology, microbiology, technology, data modeling, website development, and educational outreach.
"I benefitted from the immersive experience of learning about science in such a hands on way, and getting the opportunity to live on Flathead Lake is incredible."
2021 Intern“I had the freedom to pursue my vision for my project.”
Technology Intern"I learned Independence and time management while working on an important project that I actually enjoyed."
2021 Intern."The internship gave me very unique and marketable skills"
Research Intern"I learned about things outside of my usual field of study"
Ecology InternInternship Details
Internships run for 8 weeks from mid-June through mid-August, in parallel with the FLBS summer session. Internships are paid positions and include room and board. UM interns may receive course credit though UM’s internship program.
Position information and applications are typically available in December for the following year.
Position information and applications are typically available in December for the following year.
How To Apply
View each position flyer for details on how to apply.
Generally, UM students apply through the UM Handshake service. Non-UM students should contact FLBS directly.
Generally, UM students apply through the UM Handshake service. Non-UM students should contact FLBS directly.
Current Student Positions
Undergraduate Internships
Application Deadline: Feb 23, 2025
- Aquatic Ecology Field and Lab
- Chemistry Lab
- Field Biology (Snow Algae)
- GIS Remote Sensing
- Marketing
- River Ecology
Graduate Internships
Graduate internships are available to Univ. of Montana students onlyApplication Deadline: Feb 16, 2025
Summer Session Assistant
We are also hiring summer session assistants (SSA). The SSA is a non-internship position open to any college-age student. The SSA is not a TA position; it assists summer courses with logistics, safety, and support but NOT instruction.
Summers at the Bio Station
A Legacy of Ecological Education
The Bio Station opened for students and researchers in 1899 distinguishing FLBS as one of the first biological stations in the United States to offer field courses. While courses and faculty have changed over the years, our commitment to high-quality, rigorous, field-based education remains the same as in those early years.By immersing yourself in real field station research and education, you position yourself to be more competitive in future endeavors, whether graduate school or your next job.
On the Shores of Flathead Lake
To ensure your summer is a rewarding experience, it is important you know several facts about FLBS before you arrive. FLBS is located on the east shore of Flathead Lake, about 85 miles north of Missoula, MT.You can expect to meet a diverse group of people in an atmosphere of scholarly fun in the great outdoors.
In addition to summer students and faculty, there will be graduate students, research scientists and visiting investigators. The Biological Station also has a full-time research and maintenance staff of about 25 people who work here year round.
