You can take several actions on the BIOME research permit application page after your research permit is approved.
You may refer to the research permit application user guide for more information.
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Access the discussion forum | discuss any changes to the permit requirement with NParks site managers before amending the permit. |
Amend your permit | - add or remove team members
- edit your research methodology
- edit specimen collection
- add or remove study locations
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Arrange for a site visit | - select a date and time to visit the sites you have listed in your permit
- email site managers directly with a request for a site visit.
Note: The earliest available date is 5 days from the date you submit your request by default. |
Access the permit letter and research pass | be printed and bought along when your team conducts research at the study sites. |
Reassign the main applicant | designate another team member to take over as principal investigator or group leader of the project |
When conducting your research
Before visiting the sites listed in your permit, you must arrange a site visit on the BIOME research permit application page or via email with site managers.
Dos and don'ts
You should:
- Contact the officer or adhere to site-specific conditions stated in the permit letter when you arrive at the research site.
- (If you are the principal research or group leader) Carry a copy of the research permit while out in the field.
- Ensure all project team members wear their research passes. Research passes are only valid with a valid research permit letter.
You should not:
- Use a research permit that is expired.
- Collect any samples or specimens if your research permit does not state so.
- Collecting samples or specimens without the approval of the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation or the Director-General of Wildlife Management is an offence.
- Collect samples or specimens from areas not specified in the research permit.
- You must first obtain permission from NParks with written approval from the respective park managers or landowners.
Our officers conduct regular checks to ensure only authorised research is carried out in the permitted areas. Unauthorised samples or specimens collected may be confiscated.
Seek clarification if you are unsure about your permit requirements.
After your visit
Inform our park officers if you have set up survey equipment or markings that need to be left undisturbed.
We may be able to help with rescheduling maintenance and development work or public events that may disrupt your research.
Renew an expired permit
Your research permit will specify the expiry date as 1 year from the approval date. You cannot use a research permit that has already expired.
If you wish to renew your expired research permit, you will need to submit a progress report via the BIOME research permit application page before applying for renewal. You can renew your permit 60 days before the current expiry date, as long as a report is uploaded.
Annual renewal of research permits is required for projects that last more than 1 year.
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