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Current Research

Scientists at PRI have been pursuing research in paleontology for nearly 90 years and this continues to the present day.

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Research Collection

The research collection at PRI houses over seven million modern and fossil specimens.

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Bulletins of American Paleontology

PRI’s scholarly journal devoted to paleontology, published since 1895.

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Library & Archives

PRI’s library includes over 60,000 volumes. The Wolfner Archives include the papers and other materials of a number of important paleontologists.

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Research Facilities

Modern labs at PRI allow staff, students, and visiting scientists to conduct paleontological research.

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Awards

Each year, PRI presents awards in recognition of excellence in systematic paleontology, contributions by amateurs to the science of paleontology, and to support the research of visiting scientists.