SPECIAL CLAUSES AND REQUIREMENTS

Two (2) copies of the research proposal (in English) must be provided, and should contain the following information

1. Title of research project: definition of the topic of study and its location.

2. Introduction: a brief description of the topic of study.

3. Justification: description of the research projects importance and relevance.

4. Objectives: the desired or anticipated results of the research project must be clearly stated.

5. Methodology: a detailed description of the method(s) used for obtaining information in the field, or in the laboratory, including any and all impact to the research area such as trails, clearing, marking of flora or fauna, digging, chemical use, killing, transplanting or relocating of individuals as well as the expected results, must be provided.

6. Work schedule.

7. Budget

Researchers must provide a copy of passport or identification card.

The applicant must provide a letter of support from his or her employer or host institution the letter must be properly certified and authenticated. Where it relates to research on private lands, the landowner must provide consent in writing.

Transporting specimens outside of the country requires an export permit, and where applicable a CITES permit and phytosanitary certificate. Camping in public protected areas requires a permit.

All plant taxa collected must be properly mounted and labeled to be deposited at the Forest Department Herbarium (BRH) in Belmopan.

All specimens of flora or fauna collected in Belize remains the property of the Government of Belize who reserves the right to request their return at anytime.

All researchers and/or organizations are required to deposit two(2) digital copies and two(2) hard copies of publications or documents resulting from the project to the Forest Department.

The application must be presented at the Forest Department, Belmopan for review at least three months before the research is to commence. Applications received after this will not be considered.