Research

Rottnest Island is the subject of a wide range of research, conducted by schools, universities, government organisations, research institutions and volunteer groups. The Rottnest Island Authority is always keen to encourage new research proposals and has many projects that require investigation. If you wish to see the range of issues for which the RIA needs assistance, please refer to the Rottnest Island Management Plan 2003 – 2008.

The Rottnest Island Authority is developing a collection of research theses and reports of projects that have been conducted on the Island. Abstracts and/ or full reports will be posted on the Rottnest Island web site over a period of time to make information available to potential researchers. Future research reports, as they are received, will also be linked to the web site.

We hope to be able to provide a complete list of all research and associated reports in the near future to enable free dissemination of information and to encourage future studies.

If you wish to conduct research on Rottnest Island you will need to sign an Indemnity form and obtain a Research Permit, as all flora and fauna is protected within the Rottnest Island Reserve.

If you wish to visit Rottnest Island and carry out your own research for educational purposes, it is mandatory to acquire a temporary Research Permit.

Permits can be obtained by downloading the application and indemnity forms and submitting them to the Senior Environmental Officer PO Box 693, Fremantle, WA 6959.
Forms must be submitted at least two weeks prior to your intended visit, and Research Permits are issued subject to conditions of the Rottnest Island Act and Regulations. For further information, please contact Caroline Salas (08) 9372 9736.

For further information on Research Permits please contact the Environment Department on (08) 9372 9736.

To obtain a Research application form please click on the appropriate link below.


Student group application form

School group application form

Individual application form

Research indemnity form

Driving permit application form

Research Accommodation
Accommodation for researchers is available at the UWA Research Station. A vehicle is also supplied. 

Island Transport
If you require the use of the vehicle on the Island a separate driving permit needs to be obtained as well as a research permit. This is due to the special driving conditions and rules that you will need to obey when driving on the Island.

If you wish to use these facilities please contact Dr Jane Prince at the Department of Zoology, UWA on (08) 6488 1496 or via e-mail: jprince@cyllene.uwa.edu.au

For more details about undertaking research activities on Rottnest Island, please contact Caroline Salas (08) 9372 9736 or email: caroline.salas@rottnestisland.com


Recent Research Activities

Rottnest Research Seminar Day - 28 September 2004


Download Rottnest Research Seminar Day abstracts and programme.