KBS offers opportunities for research in a variety of natural and managed environments. Visiting scientists and campus-based MSU faculty are welcomed and encouraged to establish new research programs at KBS and to contribute to the stimulating research environment.

KBS also offers several unique opportunities for research on natural and managed ecosystems, including long-term ecological studies in agricultural ecology (LTER), and numerous well-studied aquatic and terrestrial field sites.

Individuals interested in conducting research at KBS are encouraged to contact the Director, or any faculty member, to discuss their research ideas and needs. All researchers at KBS are required to have approved a Site Use Request Form[KG14] before initiating their research. Modest site use fees are charged for use of KBS field sites, research facilities, and laboratories. Scholarships are available for students interested in conducting research or taking courses at KBS.

The station provides a wonderful sabbatical environment for individuals wishing to write, conduct data analysis, or simply interact with a community of scientists broadly encompassing the disciplines of evolution, population, community and ecosystem ecology.

This resident community of faculty, postdoctoral associates, and graduate students maintains a year-round research and seminar program.