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Reseacher Check-in Form Instructions

The Researcher Check-in form is fairly simple, and you may want to attempt to navigate the website without reviewing these step-by-step instructions.

Instructions for entering your trip itinerary:

  1. Go to http://www.greateryellowstonescience.org/yell/research/checkin.
  2. Follow link to the Researcher Check-in form.
  3. Type in your username and password: Your username is “firstname.lastname”. Your password is your last name. Once you have logged on, you will default to the “Researcher Check-in” page, where you can begin entering your trip itinerary. Please complete a check-in form for each unique trip. Unique trips can be just one day or up to one month. If you are here working for more than one month at a time, please contact the Research Permit Office (307-344-2234 or 2239) for special instructions.
  4. In the “Project” block, please select the permit # and project title that corresponds to this trip.
  5. In the “Name” block, please enter the name of the person who will be the primary contact while working in the park.
  6. In the “Phone” block, please enter the phone number of the primary contact person.
  7. In the “Phone Type” block, please select the type of phone (cell, field station, etc.) from a dropdown list.
  8. In the “Residence” block, please tell us where you will be staying while working in the area (e.g. hotel name, campground, etc.). If not staying overnight, please enter NA.
  9. In the “Number in party” block, please enter the number of people in your field group.
  10. Start Date: Place your cursor in the “Start Date” block. A calendar will appear. Please select your start date from the calendar (multiple months provided). You must enter your trip at least two weeks prior to your visit. If you are unable to enter your trip because it is less than 2 weeks from your visit date, please contact the Research Permit Office (307-344-2234 or 2239).
  11. End Date: Place your cursor in the “End Date” block. A calendar will appear. Please select your end date from the calendar (multiple months provided).
  12. In the “Vehicle Description” block, please enter a detailed description of your vehicle, including the make, model, color, and the state license plate number. If you are driving a rental vehicle, type in RENTAL and list as many details as possible.
  13. In the “Research Type” block, please select the study discipline type from a drop-down list.
  14. In the “Research Locations” block, please select the research location/s where you will be working (on this trip only). To select multiple locations, please hold down your keyboard’s Control key and highlight multiple locations. If your location falls within 2 or more districts, you will notice duplicate listings of the same location. If you location is listed twice and you plan to visit that location, please highlight both listings.
  15. On the bottom of the check-in is the “Activities” list. Please identify any of the listed activities that apply to the field trip by checking the appropriate box. Check all boxes that apply.
  16. Once you have completed the entire form, you must hit the “Save” button at the bottom of the page. If the trip was successfully saved, you should receive a message that says “Researcher Check-in Form has been created” and your screen should default to the “View” page where you can review your trip entry. Alternatively, you will receive that required fields were left incomplete.

Instructions for editing a trip itinerary:

  1. Click on “My Trips” in the left margin.
  2. Under “My Trips,” click on “View all trip entries”.
  3. Select “Edit” next to the trip itinerary that you would like to change.
  4. Begin editing, where necessary, and select “Save” at the bottom of the screen.

To view trip itineraries:

  1. Click on “My Trips” in the left margin
  2. Under “My Trips,” click on “View all trip entries”.