The Monteverde Institute is open to developing and seeking funding for collaborative research projects with researchers, universities, and other institutions whose research interests and community-focus match our mission of sustainable living at the local and global level.
Researchers interested in working in Monteverde can become MVI affiliates through our research department. We provide our affiliates with support on a variety of levels – permitting, selecting field sites, connecting with local human resources, housing of equipment, lab space, etc. We search for ways for data collection to continue in the researcher ́s absence if necessary (for example coordinating with a local student interested in the project). We strive to provide local context and continuity to projects carried out by students and researchers.
A model that has emerged in the past few years is that of professor-researcher. The faculty member brings a course, and before/after the course conducts research. The research project is often integrated into the course, and a select group of students might travel with the professor to participate in data collection outside the course. This model is financially advantageous as it helps faculty make the most of an international trip, and may open multiple doors for funding the trip. It is also academically advantageous, as students engage with current research, and more data collection is possible. A discounted affiliation fee is offered to professors of MVI-hosted courses.
We will be displaying the research done at the Monteverde Institute by Current and past affiliated researchers. As well as a mention on the amazing people they are and a brief mention of their stories.
Researchers affiliated with the Monteverde Institute are provided with services that include research permit processing, lab space and equipment use, storage, library access, logistical recommendations, homestay, housing, documentation for shipping equipment internationally, etc.
Yes, there is an application fee ($50 foreigners & $25 for locals) only applied the first time. 1 year Research affiliation fee is $150, if they need us to process their research permit with ACAT they have to pay $130 more; permit with other conservation area or CONAGEBIO is $180, Export permit is $30, extra person included in the permit $50, Lab use $70.
The research fee includes: lab equipment use, storage, working space, internet, copier, library resources, logistical guidance, MVI’s support letter, contact with local stakeholders, organizations, schools, local government agencies, etc.
Affiliates with MVI can use our facilities and equipment, guidance, but also we can provide them with connections, introductions, and support to ensure that they complete their research in Monteverde very successfully.
Yes, anyone can access the MVI’s historical weather data , and also Richard LaVal’s historical data on our web site.
For biodiversity data set you have to ask for permission by contacting Luisa Moreno at research@mvinstitute.org .
For research permits in biological sciences, the IMV helps with the entire process to obtain the permit, from the translation of the project proposal, final reports and arranging it so that it is in the format required by ACAT, to helping to fill out the form and submit the permit application. For the ACAT permits, a letter of support is always requested from an educational institution that the Institute provides and makes the process easier. Once the application has been submitted, the process can take from 1 to 6 months, we are constantly checking how the process is going so the affiliate doesn’t have to deal with it.
If the affiliates want to process their own permit we give them the support letter that they need.
For permits in social sciences, researchers must bring their IRB (to conduct research with human subjects) approved by their university, this permit is not given to foreigners in Costa Rica.
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