NPS in 2007 requested clearance of collection of information for the Research Permit and Reporting System Collection of Information Forms. To see the NPS request use the link below.

NPS Research Permit and Reporting System requested renewal of Collection of Information Forms. To see the 30 and 60 day Federal Register Notices and related documents please use the following link: Collection of Information document review.

NPS procedures and requirements.

Learn about the NPS procedures and requirements for applying for scientific research and collecting permits. Application Requirements and Procedures for Scientific Research and Collecting Permit (MS Word file) Study Proposal Guidelines (MS Word file) General Permit Conditions (MS Word file) Instructions for Researchers (MS Word file)

Park needs for research.

Learn about park needs for research and who in parks coordinates the processing of applications for scientific research and collecting permits. Click here to begin

Submit applications for research permits.

National Park Service's online research permit application process. Click here to begin

Submit Investigator Annual Reports (Password Required)

National Park Service's online system for submitting IARs for research conducted within the parks. Click here to begin

Search study related material

Search and review annual research accomplishment reports (the Investigator's Annual Report database). Search IARs Search Research Needs General Park Information