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.
Useful contact information
Research needed by park managers
Applying to conduct studies in Denali
What are the obligations of researchers?
Resources available to researchers
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.
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.
Kent Miller
Researchers can provide information for interpreters to incorporate in programs
Ideas for sharing your research with others. Sharing your research builds support for future research opportunities.
Research Permit and Reporting System NPS Webpage for Research more...
Research Fellowship Programs Discover Denali and MSLC Fellowship Programs more...
Research Results and Resource Information Learning about Denali's resources through research more...
Did You Know?
Did you know that in the summer of 2005 a footprint of a dinosaur was found in Denali National Park? The print has been identified as belonging to a three toed foot of a Cretaceous Theropod.