Access to the facility
Villum Research Station (VRS) is situated in a remote part of the National Park of North and Northeast Greenland. Access is regulated by rules established by the Government of Greenland.
The Villum Research Station is open to access, throughout the year, for scientists wishing to do research at the station. Travels to/from Station Nord is via Longyearbyen on Svalbard (Norway).
If you plan to do your research within the monitoring areas of Villum Research Station, your project is covered by the station's expedition permits.
You should NOT apply via (expeditionsgreenland.gl), you should use the application form referred to on this page.
Fill in the application form and appendix A, B, C or D and E, links below.
Send the documents to: secretariat@villumresearchstation.au.dk
If you are not a research project or planning to work outside the monitoring area of the Villum Research Station but want support from VRS contact our secretariat before you apply on https://expeditionsgreenland.gl/ as a project of category A or C expedition.
If you are a category C expedition The secretariat at Villum Research Station can provide support regarding transportation from Longyearbyen, Svalbard to St. Nord, Greenland and accommodation at Villum Research Station before and after your fieldwork. We can also provide support regarding equipment you might need in the field. Please fill in the application form below (Appendix F) four months prior to the expedition.
Important:
Please notice that applying for access to Villum Research Station presupposes that the applicant and co-workers comply with the regulations and conditions stated in the Site Manual.
We also advise you to check the Villum Research Station Price List for current prices (below).
Forms for research expeditions working at Villum Research Station:
- Application form.
- Appendix A. Participants GDPR data.
- Appendix B. Transport specification of local transportation needs.
- Appendix C. Insurance form 1. To be signed by government research institution (self-insurance).
- Appendix D. Insurance form 2. To be signed by an insurance company.
- Appendix E. Disclaimer of liability.
- Map of monitoring area.
- Appendix F. Support to category C expeditions.
Price list:
The Villum Research Station secretariat will forward your documents to the Greenland Self-Government to get the project approved and grant you access to the National Park.
If you need dispensations from Greenlandic legislation in connection with your scientific activities, it is also your responsibility to apply for the relevant permits, see https://expeditionsgreenland.gl/indhold/additional-permits-required?sc_lang=en