Research & Conservation

The services provided by ICTE/MICET (in Antananarivo) and the Centre ValBio (in Ranomafana) are not for profit, but for the sustainability of operations and are needed to cover expenses incurred to keep equipment, administration and communication functioning. Please take responsibility for prompt payment so we can continue to offer these services. MICET charges can be paid in $US, traveler's checks, or Malagasy Ariary, based on the exchange rate at the time of payment. The Centre ValBio requires that payment be made in Ariary. You cannot change $US in Ranomafana, and in Fianarantsoa changing money can be difficult. We recommend you change your $US to Ariary in Antananarivo.

Malagasy currency is now in Ariary. Please use current conversion rate for your calculations.

Summary of Fee Types (Please click on each for details)

Researchers must be prepared to pay ALL of these fees:

1. Centre ValBio station fees (for those working in Ranomafana)
2. Support a Malagasy research technician (salary, perdiem, and overtime)
3. MICET facilitation fee/permit renewal
4. Transportation
5. Madagascar National Parks (MNP) fees
6. Support one Malagasy student per foreign researcher/student
   
   • Perdiem and transportation for student
   • Cost to print DEA (Master's level thesis)
   • Department and lab fees
   • Malagasy supervisor's visit to research site
   • Field supplies for student

7. CAFF/CORE research supervision
8. Lodging and meals and other expenses for researcher in Antananarivo
9. Miscellaneous costs (communication, storage, etc.)
10. Centre ValBio administrative fee

Undertake research at the Centre ValBio, Ranomafana National Park

Obtaining Research Permits

Project Budget and Costs

Field Guide for Researchers

Research Proposal Format

Checklist for Conducting Research

ICTE Waiver and Liability Release Form