Fees for Conducting Research based at the Centre ValBio Research Station
All researchers working in or around Ranomafana National Park will be based at the Centre Valbio Research and Training Station.
Station Fees, salaries, and perdiems should ALL be paid directly to the accountant at the Centre ValBio in Ariary (NOTE: the Centre ValBio cannot accept $US, EU or travelers cheques).
Daily Centre ValBio Fees from January 1, 2009
| Category | Ariary* | US $** | Euro €** |
| Support from developed countries < 90 days | |||
| Consortium members | |||
| Researchers (PhD/professionals) | 50000 | 29.41 | 21.46 |
| Students | 36500 | 21.47 | 15.67 |
| Visitors/courses | 50000 | 29.41 | 21.46 |
| Non-consortium members | |||
| Researchers (PhD/professionals) | 61000 | 35.88 | 26.18 |
| Students | 42500 | 25.00 | 18.24 |
| Visitors/courses | 63000 | 37.06 | 27.04 |
| Support from developed countries 91+ days | |||
| Consortium members | |||
| Researchers (PhD/professionals) | 45000 | 26.47 | 19.31 |
| Students | 31000 | 18.24 | 13.30 |
| Non-consortium members | |||
| Researchers (PhD/professionals) | 50000 | 29.41 | 21.46 |
| Students | 37500 | 22.06 | 16.09 |
*Centre ValBio requires payment in Ariary
**Approximate rates depending on exchange rates
Centre ValBio fees include:
- Space in the campsite
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Electricity (110V and 220V)
- Laboratory space (access to freezer, drying ovens, work-space)
- Introduction to Madagascar National Parks (for research facilitation in Ranomafana National Park) with Centre ValBio Research Coordinator
Undertake research at the Centre ValBio, Ranomafana National Park
