Pierce Cedar Creek Institute provides natural areas, laboratory space, and housing to facilitate scientific research, visual art and creative writing projects, and natural resource management. The Institute annually awards grants to consortium college and university students to complete creative and research projects over the summer.
Field Station
Our field station works with a consortium of colleges and universities from Michigan and Indiana. Members institutions make up an Advisory Board that helps to oversee and evaluate field station programs:
- Calvin University
- Central Michigan University
- Cornerstone University
- Grand Rapids Community College
- Grand Valley State University
- Hope College
- Kalamazoo College
- Kalamazoo Valley Community College
- Kendall College of Art and Design
- Valparaiso University
- Western Michigan University
Research and Education Facility
The Institute facilities include three classroom spaces, an auditorium, housing for 44, dining room and kitchen service, and laboratory space. Field station facilities and natural areas are available for short- and long-term research projects or for afternoon or multi-day field trips with overnight accommodations to both consortium members and other organizations.
For more information, please contact:
Matthew Dykstra
Field Station Manager
mdykstra@cedarcreekinstitute.org
Grant and Fellowship Opportunities
The goal of the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute Field Station is to enhance the health and stability of ecosystems in West Michigan by providing scientific information to support land management decisions. In addition to science and natural resource work, the Institute provides funding for creative projects.
Applications for grant and fellowship funding are released on an annual basis in October and are due in early February. For more information about the grants and fellowships, scroll down below.
Questions? Contact:
Matthew Dykstra
Field Station Manager
Phone: 269-721-4473 or email mdykstra@cedarcreekinstitute.org
Field Station Opportunities
Applications for grant and fellowship funding are released on an annual basis in October and are due in early February.
Environmental Research Grants and Natural Resource Fellowships
Environmental Research Grants (ERG) are research projects focused on environmental monitoring of critical species and ecosystems and the improvement of land management tools to support ecosystem functioning.
Natural Resource Fellowships are a summer work experience for students interested in careers in natural resources, wildlife, and aquatic resources management. Students work with Institute staff and researchers to complete a variety of projects throughout the summer.
Creative Fellowships
The Creative Fellowships seek to nurture the development of promising student artists and writers interested in creating works that are inspired and influenced by the natural world. Individuals receive the opportunity to have the time and space for reflection and immersion in a natural environment and creative community at the Institute, so that they can develop their talent and create inspiring work. Mentors will work with student fellows to foster their growth and development.