Marine biologist Jon Witman is one of CDF's many visiting scientists.
Alliances, Adjunct Scientists, Visiting Scientists and Expert Advisors
Long before CDF was established, scientists – both professional and hobbyists, came to Galapagos to study this fascinating environment and share their findings with the world. CDF is now one of the primary facilities for today’s scientists to continue this legacy of independent investigation and information sharing. The CDF science team invites institutions and individual scientists from both Ecuador and internationally to participate in our research themes. How these partnerships are developed varies widely. Formal alliances established through agreements with academic institutions, CDF and the Galapagos National Park (GNP) have been a staple of independent research assisted by CDF and shall be intensified in future. Collaborative projects may strengthen ongoing CDF research themes, and may also complement CDF projects by addressing issues that are not currently in our research portfolio.
There are three categories of partnership with CDF: (1) Adjunct scientists: CDF adjuncts form an integral part of the new thematic approach to sciences. They will be active team members of CDF and contribute to all aspects of the scientific program identified in the annual operation plan (AOP) and strategic plan. (2) Visiting scientists: Visiting scientists are those that visit the CDF for a short period and have their own research agenda. Their research does not form part of the CDF AOP and may or may not contribute to our research priorities. (3) Expert advisors: Perform one off tasks which address specific needs of CDF, GNP or other institutions. See Terms of Reference for more information.
For current partners, please visit the Visiting Scientist page in CDF’s most recent Annual Report
The Adjunct, Visiting Scientist and Expert Advisor program supports the search for knowledge about the biodiversity, ecosystems and human interactions with the natural system. The scope of research topics is broad including all biotic aspects of terrestrial and marine systems, climatology, seismology and vulcanology. A new focus of social science been identified and we encourage interested partners to solicit involvement. All this knowledge increases our scientific understanding of the Galapagos system and bolsters our role as advisor to the Ecuadorian government on the conservation of Galapagos.
Parties interested in collaboration should look up the CDF research themes and may contact the CDF science coordination office to consult about ongoing research projects and research activities planned. In order to propose a research project, support should be sought from the CDF science coordination unit and proposals should be submitted either through CDF or directly to the Galapagos National Park (http://www.galapagospark.org/png/interna.php?SECCIONPAS=Investigación). Upon receiving formal approval by the GNP and having presented evidence of proper project financing, both Adjunct and Visiting scientists should work collaboratively with the CDF staff. A fee for service is charged by CDF for bureaucratic and logistical support of activities. The Galapagos National Park also has fee to process successful research permits and to export permits.
Charles Darwin Foundation fee for services schedule 2008...
Galapagos National Park fee for services 2008...
