Some information about conducting research in Madagascar
Anyone wishing to conduct research in Madagascar is encouraged to read Wilme et al.'s paper about ethical code of conduct for research in Madagascar and Ramananjato and Blanco's perspectives on ensuring equitable science.
Information about conducting research at Centre Valbio Research Station in Ranomafana National Park can be found here. For research in the Andasibe region, it would be best to get in touch with Association Mitsinjo.
Conducting field research in Madagascar's forests requires a permit from the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development with letters of support and approval from the various entities managing the forest where one intends to do their fieldwork and a document of approval from the scientific committee of a Malagasy research institution. One should plan about three months before the start of the fieldwork to get the application processed. The lab is working closely with the association of Malagasy conservation biologists Ary Saina in Madagascar and the Department of Zoology and Animal Biodiversity at the University of Antananarivo in getting such permit. Stony Brook University's Institute for the Conservation of Tropical Environments (ICTE) in-country office MICET can also provide assistance with getting the permit. Both Ary Saina and MICET can also arrange travels by car to the field site. They will also be able to provide support in applying for an export permit of biological samples.
For work involving baobabs, it may be best to get in touch with Dr. Seheno Andriantsaralaza.
For any molecular-related work, Mahaliana lab in Antananarivo can help.
Information about conducting research at Centre Valbio Research Station in Ranomafana National Park can be found here. For research in the Andasibe region, it would be best to get in touch with Association Mitsinjo.
Conducting field research in Madagascar's forests requires a permit from the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development with letters of support and approval from the various entities managing the forest where one intends to do their fieldwork and a document of approval from the scientific committee of a Malagasy research institution. One should plan about three months before the start of the fieldwork to get the application processed. The lab is working closely with the association of Malagasy conservation biologists Ary Saina in Madagascar and the Department of Zoology and Animal Biodiversity at the University of Antananarivo in getting such permit. Stony Brook University's Institute for the Conservation of Tropical Environments (ICTE) in-country office MICET can also provide assistance with getting the permit. Both Ary Saina and MICET can also arrange travels by car to the field site. They will also be able to provide support in applying for an export permit of biological samples.
For work involving baobabs, it may be best to get in touch with Dr. Seheno Andriantsaralaza.
For any molecular-related work, Mahaliana lab in Antananarivo can help.
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