Research

Contractual Research

Researchers must submit a proposal to be considered for funding. Proposals are only accepted December–January each year. Proposal guidelines, deadline and submittal instructions will be available on this page in December.

Proposals addressing the priority needs listed below are given highest consideration, however other topics will also be considered. Great Parks’ will review proposals to determine which ones will be permitted or funded.

Research priorities:

1. Wetland Delineation: work with staff to select priority parks
2. Cover mapping: work with staff to select priority parks
3. Mosquitos: Species diversity and vector risk research at Miami Whitewater Forest
4. Bat Diversity: work with staff to select priority parks
5. Other Proposed Research Topics: Any and all park locations

Before applying, be sure to follow the instructions below:

1. Read and submit documents within the Request for Proposal
2. Submit your proposal, bid form, and signed natural areas guidelines form using the upload function or email all documents to Zurijanne Carter.

Researchers will be notified if their proposal has been recommended for funding within 30 days of the submittal deadline.​

Research Permits

Proposals requesting permission to conduct research within the parks are accepted on a rolling basis. Proposals addressing the priority needs listed below are given highest consideration, however other topics will also be considered. Great Parks’ will review proposals to determine which ones will be recommended for approval.

Research priorities:

• Wetland Delineation: work with staff to select priority parks
• Cover mapping: work with staff to select priority parks
• Mosquitos: Species diversity and vector risk research at Miami Whitewater Forest
• Bat Diversity: work with staff to select priority parks
• Other Proposed Research Topics: Any and all park locations

Before applying, be sure to follow the instructions below for obtaining a research permit:

1. Read and submit the document within the Research Permit Request for Proposal
2. Submit your proposal using the upload function below at least 30 days prior to your expected start date.

Researchers will be notified if their proposal has been recommended for approval within 10 business days of the submittal deadline.

Educational Field Trips Permit

Individuals wishing to obtain permission for educational field trips within GPHC natural areas that may be conducting more than one visit and/or collecting specimens must submit a proposal.

• Purpose of the field trip
• Educational objective(s)
• Methods used
• Parks to be sampled with notes on specific locations
• Specific timeline of start/end of educational visit
• Your contact information

If you are interested in collecting samples, you must explain where the specimens would be vouchered, e.g., in a recognized and accessible natural history museum.

Before applying, be sure to follow the instructions below:

1. Review the Educational Permit Request for Proposal guidelines
2. Submit your proposal and signed guidelines form using the upload function below. Proposals must be submitted at least 30 days prior to your expected start date.

Researchers will be notified if their proposal has been recommended for approval within 10 business days of the submittal deadline.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about research within Great Parks of Hamilton County, please contact:

Zurijanne Carter, Conservation Biologist
513-728-3551 ext 269
Email