Proposals

All persons interested in conducting research at the Glovers Reef station are asked to submit a proposal for review. All proposals should be e-mailed as an attached document in Microsoft Word format to the Station Manager at atilley@wcs.org

Use of the Station is solely on approval by the Wildlife Conservation Society. Your proposal will be reviewed quickly. Investigators will be notified by email or in writing of successful project proposals and applications. The proposal process will include application by the Project Leader to the Belize Fisheries Administrator for a research permit. No researchers will be allowed to use the station without first obtaining the necessary Belizean permits or letters of authorization. WCS will be able to provide assistance in this area. WCS can also pay the necessary research permit fees (usually about $250, plus or minus) and then add these to your station costs. Additional information and details regarding research permits can obtained by contacting the Fisheries Administrator directly at the following address:

Fisheries Administrator
Department of Fisheries
Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries
P.O. Box 148
Belize City, Belize
501-2-32982

Progress Reports and Renewals
A progress report is required for all projects and should be submitted to the station manager upon completion, or not later than three-months following field research activities. Investigators must also provide the Belize Fisheries Department and the WCS copies of all work (either in progress or completed). Reprints of all work originating at the station should be provided to the station as soon as possible. Renewals of long-term projects will be possible but are subject to proper documentation of progress.

The Principle Investigator will be considered responsible for the project, scientifically and administratively, and will be the principal contact for GRMRS staff unless a qualified alternate has been designated. Please state the scientific responsibilities of each investigator and attach a brief biographical sketch for each project participant.

FORMAT FOR PROJECT PROPOSAL (5 pages maximum)
TITLE:
PROJECT LEADER: Organization, phone, email
ABSTRACT: One or two paragraphs.
OBJECTIVE(S):
DATES REQUESTED:
METHODS: This is a very important section and should describe your intended activities in enough detail to allow the Station Manager to determine if your expectations can be met.

ANTICIPATED PRODUCTS OF PROJECT: Contributions to theses, research papers, articles, published abstracts, application to management and conservation, classroom credit, etc.

PROJECT PERSONNEL OTHER THAN LEADER: list all other persons in your party who will accompany you as participants in the project. Include their functions (co-project leader, student, technician, volunteer, etc.) and affiliations.

Diving: All SCUBA divers MUST be CERTIFIED for the type of diving anticipated. Divers must have a buddy. You cannot depend on one of the island staff for this. Divers must bring all their own equipment except tanks and weights which can be provided at the station. All divers new to the Station will be checked out by the Station Dive Master before being allowed to dive. Bring your Dive Log and certification card.

We look forward to a safe and productive field excursion for you at Glover's Reef.