Research Request Form

Comments

Please indicate any additional comments or notes on personnel details or dates (including alternate dates if applicable).

BMSC RESOURCES

Accommodation(Required)

Will you require accommodation at BMSC for the duration of your research?

Yes
No

Once your application has been approved, you will be provided with instructions on how to make a reservation. Please do this as soon as possible after you receive notice of your application approval.

Due to limited space and increased research users, accommodations are booked based off available beds rather than available cabins. Some accommodations are shared spaces (i.e. you may be paired with other research groups in your cabin depending on space and availability).

If you have special accommodation requirements, please reach out to the Head of Research Services directly.

Your accommodation space may need to be transferred throughout the duration of your stay.

Laboratory / Office Space(Required)

Will you require access to desk space and lab space at BMSC for the duration of your research?

Yes
No

Laboratory and space details(Required)

Briefly outline your needs for lab and/or office space below (approximate # of sea tables/tanks, amount of bench space, # of workstations, etc.) The more detail you provide here, the more likely we will be able to accommodate.

Some laboratories are shared spaces (i.e. you may be paired with other research groups in your space depending on availability).

Hazardous Chemicals(Required)

Does your research require the use of hazardous chemicals?

Yes
No
Unsure at this time

Hazardous chemical agreements(Required)

I will submit MSDS for all chemicals brought to or used at BMSC. I will keep printed copies in the room(s) that I am storing or using them in at all times.

Chemical Training(Required)

I understand that it is the PI’s responsibility to ensure their personnel have the appropriate training before using hazardous chemicals.(Required)

Chemical Waste(Required)

Will you be leaving chemical waste at BMSC? Please note extra fees are associated with waste removal.

Yes
No
Unsure at this time

Chemical Waste Inventory(Required)

Please provide a list (and approximate volumes) of your anticipated chemical waste.

Radioactive Materials(Required)

Does your research require the use of radioactive materials?

Yes
No
Unsure at this time

Radioactive material agreements(Required)

I will submit Radiation Training certificates for all lab members using isotopes.

Radioactive Licenses(Required)

I will submit my Radiation Licenses for working with isotopes.(Required)

Radioactive Training(Required)

I understand that it is the PI’s responsibility to ensure their personnel have the appropriate training before using radioactive materials.(Required)

Radioactive Waste(Required)

Will you be leaving radioactive waste at BMSC? Please note extra fees are associated with waste removal.

Yes
No
Unsure at this time

Radioactive Waste Inventory(Required)

Please provide a list (and approximate volumes) of your anticipated radioactive waste.

Experimental Gasses and Liquid Nitrogen(Required)

Do you plan to use experimental gasses or liquid nitrogen for your research at BMSC?

Yes
No
Unsure at this time

Experimental Gasses and Liquid Nitrogen Details(Required)

Please provide tentative details (e.g. type of gas, number of cylinders, volume of cylinder, etc.) so that we may plan and follow up with you when appropriate.

Specialized Equipment(Required)

Do you need to use or borrow any special equipment? (e.g. Confocal Microscope, Flume, -80 freezer, incubators, microscopes, special traps or gear etc.)

Yes
No
Unsure at this time

Specialized Equipment Details(Required)

Please provide tentative details below and we will follow up with you. Provide any detail you can even if you are unsure at this time. Please be as detailed as possible so we can evaluate and report on the condition or presence of equipment you may need. You do not need to list any specialized equipment that you will be bringing yourself. This space is for planning purposes only - you can always add additional requests at a later date.

ANIMAL USE, LAND ACCESS AND REQUIRED PERMITS

Does your research require the use of animals? If 'Yes', review BMSC Animal Care policies and procedures linked at the top of this form and contact the Animal Care Coordinator for details or with questions regarding your specific research issues.

Work with animals at BMSC may NOT commence prior to receiving your Approved Animal Use Protocol number (for vertebrates and cephalopods) or email approval of your invertebrate collection form (for invertebrates). Additionally, work may not commence without the necessary applicable external permits in hand. We recommend applying for all internal and external permits well in advance of the stated deadlines to avoid any unnecessary delays to your research.

Information regarding land use permits, collection permits and deadlines are also listed in the link provided above. Please review all of the information to determine what you will require.

Animal Category(Required)

Will your research include the use of or observational study of the following (select all that apply)?

Vertebrates or Cephalopods
Invertebrates
No animals

Animal Use Description(Required)

Please provide a short description on your tentative animal collection and use plans.

BMSC Animal Care (vertebrates and cephalopods)(Required)

I acknowledge that I must submit a complete Animal Use Protocol application to BMSC by March 1st for all vertebrate and cephalopod work that will commence between April 1st and June 1st; by May 1st for proposed start dates between June 2nd and August 1st; by July 1st for proposed start dates between August 2nd and October 1st and by September 1st for proposed research start dates beginning after October 2nd and before April 1st of the next calendar year (or at least 60 days prior to the proposed research start date in that window).

BMSC Animal Use (vertebrates and cephalopods)(Required)

I understand that research users will not be permitted to conduct work on live animals until they have provided BMSC with PDF copies of all necessary permits (DFO, MOE, HFN, other) and their work has been vetted by the BMSC Animal Care Committee (i.e. an AUP number has been issued). Collection of animals may not commence prior to receiving this AUP number. It is the responsibility of researchers to ensure that AUPs are submitted by the deadlines listed above.

BMSC Animal Care (invertebrates)(Required)

I acknowledge that I must submit a complete Invertebrate Use Information Form to BMSC at least one week prior to beginning work with invertebrates.

Marine Animal Collections(Required)

I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to complete and submit to BMSC, a valid DFO Scientific Licence (collection permit) for all marine animals that I will collect during my time at BMSC (if applicable).

Animal Transfer and Housing(Required)

I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to complete and submit to BMSC, a valid DFO "Licence for introductions and transfer" permit for all animals, collected from the environment or transferred from another facility, which will be housed live in BMSC's flow-through seawater system (if applicable).

Freshwater and Terrestrial Collections(Required)

I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to complete and submit to BMSC, a valid "BC wildlife and freshwater collections" permit for collections of any freshwater or terrestrial species (if applicable).

Collections From and Access to Huu-ay-aht Treaty Lands(Required)

I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to complete and submit to BMSC, a valid "Huu-ay-aht First Nations Heritage Investigation (Research)" permit If I plan to access and/or collect from Huu-ay-aht treaty land for my research (if applicable).

Collections From and Access to Parks Canada Land(Required)

I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to complete and submit to BMSC, a valid "Parks Canada Research and Collection" permit If I plan to access and/or collect from Parks Canada land for my research (if applicable).

General Terrestrial Field Work(Required)

I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to complete and submit a detailed “trail plan”, to the BMSC Diving and Safety Officer (DSO) for any significant, land-based, off-campus terrestrial field work (if applicable).

BMSC FORESHORE (BOATS, SKIPPERS, COLLECTIONS)

Personal Research Vessel

Are you bringing your own vessel to BMSC?

Yes
No
Unsure at this time

Vessel Requirements(Required)

I understand that all vessels used for research must have commercial registration and carry liability insurance as per Transport Canada regulations.

Moorage(Required)

Does your team need moorage at the BMSC dock?

Yes
No
Unsure at this time

Personal Vessel(s) Descrition(Required)

Please describe your vessel(s) below (name, type and approximate length).

Foreshore Access(Required)

Will your group need access to BMSC boats, moorage or assistance from our foreshore and diving teams (collections, diving, skippers)?

Yes
No

Collections (with you or on your behalf)(Required)

Do you require specimen collections that depend on BMSC staff? e.g. prior to your arrival, or assistance with collections during your stay?

Yes
No
Unsure at this time

Collections(Required)

Please provide tentative details (e.g. number of trips, are they tide dependent, are they time of day dependent, species, method of collection, level of support required)?Note: This is for preliminary planning purposes and is not binding. We will follow up to work out details with you.

BMSC Skippers(Required)

Do you need BMSC Boats AND BMSC skippers for sampling, transportation etc. as part of your research? If so, provide details (e.g. number of trips, are they tide dependent, are they time of day dependent?) Note: Trips outside of normal working hours (Mon-Fri 8:30-16:30) are subject to operational requirements and must be booked at least one week in advance (preferably >14 days in advance).

Yes
No
Unsure at this time

BMSC Skippers(Required)

Please provide tentative details (e.g. number of trips, are they tide dependent, are they time of day dependent, method, level of support required, type of boat)?Note: This is for preliminary planning purposes and is not binding. We will follow up to work out details with you.

BMSC Copes(Required)

Do you need to reserve BMSC Boats (Copes) WITHOUT BMSC skippers for sampling, transportation etc. as part of your research?

Yes
No
Unsure at this time

For use of BMSC 14' and 16' Copes, operators must have a Pleasure Craft Operator's Card (PCOC) and a valid, in-person, 16-hour First Aid certification with CPR-C (equivalent to Marine Basic First-Aid). A “check-out” by BMSC staff is also required before cope use (fee applies).Boating experience is recommended but not necessary; training may be provided upon arrival if requested (fee applies).

Certifications(Required)

I would like to operate boats and have all the necessary certifications. You can list your certification details below or send them in to the Head of Research Services if you plan to obtain them at a later date. Please note that you will be required to produce copies of the relevant certifications before operating BMSC Vessels.

Yes
No, but I will plan to obtain the necessary certifications prior to arriving at BMSC
No, I will follow up with the Head of Research Services to arrange for a skipper with the necessary certifications

Researchers holding PCOC & First Aid certifications

First Name	Last Name	PCOC or SVOP number	First Aid Certification	First Aid certifcation expiry date	ROC-M # - if applicable	MED-A3 # (now called Small Domestic Vessel Basic Safety) - if applicable

List all researchers holding PCOC & First Aid certifications above.

DIVING

Is your team planning to dive or do you need animals/data collected by our Dive Team?(Required)

Yes - my team will dive
Yes - I will require BMSC's dive team to collect on my behalf
No
Unsure at this time

All scientific diving will be conducted under the regulations of the BMSC Diving Safety Manual and the auspices of the Canadian Association of Underwater Sciences (CAUS). If you intend to dive at BMSC, consult the BMSC website on qualifying as a Scientific Diver at BMSC, review our Scientific Diving policies and procedures linked at the top of this form and contact the Dive & Safety Officer. A dive application will also be required.Dive collections can also be made on your behalf. Contact the Head of Research Services) for further information.

Diving Details(Required)

Please provide a short summary of tentative details on any diving needs.Note: This is for preliminary planning purposes and is not binding. We will follow up to work out details with you.

RESEARCH DETAILS

Research Description(Required)

Please provide a short description of your research interests and outline in brief your plans for work to be carried out at BMSC. In particular, it is helpful to know your short and long term objectives.

Long-term Research(Required)

Is this a continuation of existing research at BMSC?

Yes
No

BMSC’s Bamfield Research Internships (BRIs)(Required)

BMSC’s Bamfield Research Internships (BRIs) are 3- to 6-week long full-immersion research experiences aimed at motivated undergraduates and recent graduates. The BRI program links interns with marine scientist mentors engaging in hands-on research experiences, allowing participants to learn both the process and the substance of scientific research. The 2024 BRI program will run from June 10 to August 23* (dates subject to change) and may incorporate workshops, seminars and training sessions in addition to hands-on research with mentors. At the end of the BRI program, each intern will deliver a short presentation on their research. Depending on the number of interns recruited, BMSC may hire a dedicated coordinator to assist with managing the program.Prior to the interns’ arrival at BMSC, BRI mentors will be expected to provide a short blurb describing their research interests and some potential projects interns could complete within the 3- to 6-week time frame. Once interns are on site, BRI mentors will be expected to oversee interns’ safety in the field, guide them through BMSC’s student project approval process, and provide feedback/guidance on their final presentations. As well, BRI mentors may at their discretion offer university credit to their intern(s) through a Directed Studies course.Are you interested in more information about this and possibly participating?

Yes
No
Maybe (send me more info as it becomes available)

Publication Acknowledgements(Required)

As a researcher utilizing BMSC facilities and resources, I agree to acknowledge BMSC in resulting publications and to provide the BMSC library with the citation information for these works.

Publication List

Please provide a list of peer-reviewed publications generated by your lab resulting from research conducted at BMSC since you were last here (if applicable).

Research User Agreement(Required)

As the Principal Investigator responsible for research activities being conducted at Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre, I have read and understood the provisions and policies in the Research User Agreement (downloadable at the top of this page). It is my responsibility to make the members of my research team (Post-Doctoral Fellows, Graduate Students, Undergraduate and Technical Assistants, Guest PIs, et al.) aware of these provisions and policies.

Further Details

Use this area to provide any further details or requests about your research requirements at the BMSC.

By submitting this form, I certify that the above information is complete and accurate.

By submitting this form, I certify that the above information is complete and accurate. I acknowledge that failure to disclose complete and accurate information may result in denial of admission or dismissal from BMSC. I acknowledge that physical injury and death are risks inherent in the use of these facilities, and I assume all associated risks and I agree not to claim against BMSC for those risks. I agree to hold BMSC harmless from any and all injuries, damages and liabilities that may occur in the course of my visit, except for negligent acts or omissions of BMSC or its employees, students or agents acting in the scope of their duties. By submitting this form, I agree to follow the Research Policy rules at BMSC, which is available on our website and from the Head of Research Services.

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