Research Permits

Thank you for your interest in conducting research in Yellowstone National Park (YNP). Please contact the Research Permit Office at [phone] prior to submitting a proposal so that your project can be discussed personally and you can get an early start on the permitting process.

The following index will help guide you through this web site and the permitting process for Yellowstone National Park.

• Yellowstone National Park Research Permitting Policy
• • (Peer Review Required)

• How to Apply for a New Research Permit in Yellowstone National Park
  
• How Your Application for a Research Permit is Processed
  
  
• Conditions Under Which Research Permits are Granted
  
• • National Park Service Permit Conditions
    
  • Additional Yellowstone Permit
    Conditions
    
  • Renew Research Permits/Submit Investigators' Annual Report
    
    
• Curation Regulations and Material Transfer Responsibilities
  
• Prepare to Work in Yellowstone
  
• Field Ethics and Safety Brochure (749KB pdf)

 

Required Ranger Contacts	Road Construction
Closed Areas	Camping and Overnight Studies
Park Housing and Other Accommodations	Stock Use
Yellowstone Wilderness	Proposed Yellowstone Wilderness Area Map (14 MB pdf)
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