MICET Facilitation Fees
MICET is the Malagasy sister office of the Institute for the Conservation of Tropical Environments at Stony Brook University. It is a non-profit NGO the purpose of which is to promote education, the conservation of endangered species, and the wellbeing of villagers living around any protected areas in Madagascar. Ultimately, MICET works to protect the unique, island environment of Madagascar. In addition, MICET works to facilitate research.
MICET offers the following services to help researchers conduct their field work in Madagascar:
- Obtaining Research, collection and export permits
- Assistance with obtaining visa extensions
- Translation of research proposal into French which is the official business language of Madagascar (see MNP proposal format)
- Transportation to and from the airport upon arrival and departure
- Arranging hotel reservations in Antananarivo and other big cities
- Domestic (in Madagascar) flight ticket reservations and confirmations
- Assistance in making contact with Malagasy professors and students
- Translation of preliminary report into French
- Advice and general assistance while in Madagascar
- Logistical assistance in medical and other emergencies
- Other miscellaneous services
These services are offered as a block for a lump sum fee of $350 for 6 months per person. Please note that the Principle Investigator and each foreign research assistant will need to pay separate facilitation/renewal fees.
The MICET fee is valid for one year and, like all other expenses, is non-refundable.
Research Permit Renewal Fee - Research permits are valid for 6 months. Researchers who work in protected areas for more than a 6 month period must get their permits renewed under the ICTE Research Accord. MICET must handle this process, and will charge $200 to cover the additional costs. Please discuss this with the MICET staff if you are planning long-term research.
The services provided by MICET are not for profit, but for the sustainability of operations and are needed to cover expenses incurred to keep equipment, administration, and communications functioning. Please take responsibility for payment so we can continue to offer these services. All expenses must be paid upon arrival in Madagascar at the MICET office in Antananarivo and are non-refundable. Charges can be paid in $US, traveler's checks, Euros, or Ariary, based on that day's exchange rate.
Please note that entrance fees for protected areas are NOT included in the MICET fees. The entrance fee amounts are 100,000 Ariary per person per protected area per month.
MICET can also assist you with your visa and visa extensions. Please see our Researcher's Field Guide for more detailed information. Please note that only one visa extension is included in the MICET fee.
Undertake research at the Centre ValBio, Ranomafana National Park
