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Getting Started - doing Research in BIAZA Zoos

Before carrying out research in a BIAZA collection, it is only courteous and of benefit to the project if some background research has been done in advance and the zoo is NOT the first port of call for information. To aid researchers in finding information, BRG has information on sources available here. Researchers must also be aware that all collections will often put research proposals to their ethics committee. Some zoos will ask researchers to fill in a Research Proforma to aid assessment of the project.


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BIAZA support for students wanting to do research in more than one BIAZA zoos

BIAZA members receive a number of requests for information from students at various levels. Very often, zoo staff assist students with providing information as an extra duty. The prepared student is therefore more of an asset than one who has done very little and requires more of a staff member’s precious time. For sources of information, click here. Researchers that are interested in collecting data across a number of BIAZA members should apply for BIAZA support. Successful applicants will get a signed letter of support and introductions to zoo professionals within their field and contacts at the collections where relevant.

Support will be at one or both of the following levels:

1	the methodology presented by this applicant will, in the opinion of BRG, be able to provide data that can answer the research question set by the applicant.
2	the outcomes of this project are likely to be relevant and useful to zoos and aquariums.

We encourage applicants to submit an abstract to the Research Newsletter and to give a presentation or poster at our Annual Zoo Research Symposium.

In order to apply for BIAZA support, applicants must fill in an application form and get it signed by their supervisor. An electronic copy of the form excluding signatures must be sent to the BIAZA Office and a paper copy of the signatures page must be posted to the BIAZA Office.

Get application form for support

The application form will then be sent to the BIAZA Research Group for comment, which will be sent back to the student for their information and constructive suggestions may also be provided to enable the project to more fully achieve its aims.. Depending on the nature of the comments and revisions made, if necessary, a letter of support and contacts will be given to the researcher. This process can take up to a month.

Due to the advice BRG can give researchers on logistics and contacts, it is important that they are contacted at its inception.

For more information on any of the above, please contact BIAZA.