Parks for research. Research for parks.

Welcome to the possibilities of conducting research in the shadow of Denali.

Please consult the following documents to better understand the research opportunities and research responsibilities in Denali National Park and Preserve.

Handbook for Researchers

Useful contact information
Research needed by park managers
Applying to conduct studies in Denali
What are the obligations of researchers?
Resources available to researchers

Are You Thinking about Applying to Conduct Research at Denali?

General and specific guidance for developing research projects and writing study plans (research proposals) for Denali that will be most compatible with Denali's wilderness landscapes, and thus encounter the least obstacles during review.

Performing Environmentally-Sensitive and Safe Field Research in Denali National Park and Preserve

• Minimizing impacts of conducting research
• Staying safe while conducting research

Curatorial Requirements for Researchers Intending to Collect in Denali

How to comply with regulations about collecting in Denali--arranging a loan repository, what to do before you arrive at the park to collect, what needs to be recorded during your field collections, and responsibilities for researchers after collecting (including labels and cataloging) and after cataloging.

Sharing Your Research

Ideas for sharing your research with others. Sharing your research builds support for future research opportunities.