2001 Research at the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory Research at the Rocky Mountain Biological Lab Researcher measuring a juvenile marmot's foot. About 60 researchers are in residence each summer, conducting a variety of projects.
Many research projects are of twenty to thirty years' duration.
Additionally, RMBL staff maintain a weather station, and data bases that describe plant and animal populations, physical and ecological features of the environment, and previous research projects. Interested researchers must provide their own funding and grants can be run through RMBL if desired. All scientists interested in performing research at RMBL must submit an application for review by the Director and Research Committee. The deadline for new projects is February 15. Please read the Research Code before submitting an application and answer all questions as completely as possible.