Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory High School Course
Two-week residential field biology course in Gothic, Colorado where students design and carry out independent ecological research projects on topics like plant biology, stream ecology, and animal behavior, with optional college credit.
Applications and acceptances are handled on a first-come, first-served basis
The goal of this course is to teach the process of conducting biological research in the natural world
This course is open to rising high school sophomores through recently graduated high school seniors
How to Apply
- Fill out the application on the Sawyer website
- Create your account including parent/guardian contact information
- Submit your application by selecting '2026 High School Intro. to Field Biology APPLICATION' and add it to your cart
- Checkout and pay the $25 registration fee and $500 deposit to secure your spot
- Wait for application review and acceptance notification
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