Other Helpful Information

Guidelines for Study Proposals: What to include in a detailed study proposal.
NPS Conditions for Outgoing Loans (pdf, 172 KB): Investigators who collect and retain specimens may need to share this document with officials at the proposed repository.
Guidance for Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems: For researchers who propose using unmanned aircraft in their projects.
Researcher Resources for Specimen Collections: A variety of information related to specimens collected in parks.
Animal Tissue Sample Collections: Information and FAQs about depositing animal tissues at American Museum of Natural History.
NPS Benefits Sharing: Policy, background, and related information when park research results may yield commercial benefits.
NPS IACUC: Procedures, forms, and contact information for NPS's Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee.
US Fish and Wildlife Endangered Species: Information about Federally listed species and required permits.
US Fish and Wildlife Migratory Birds: Information about required permits.
NOAA Protected Resources Permits: Information about protected marine and aquatic resources and required permits.