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How does your research question fit into the strategic research goals of the Biosphere 2 Research Systems and of Biosphere 2 more broadly? Which research system or part of Biosphere 2 property are you proposing to use for your proposed project? Why can this research only be done at Biosphere 2? What kind of research activities are you proposing to answer this research question? Who will carry out these research activities on-site? What is the planned duration, frequency and type of sampling? Will you require the installation of additional sensors? If so, who will provide the additional sensors? Will you need to add any infrastructure to support your proposed research? Will there be any infrastructure requirements from Biosphere 2 (including any preliminary data) needed beyond the existing facilities? If so, who are you expecting to provide this? Will you plan on adding any additional species to any of the Biosphere 2 Systems? Yes No Where will be species be sourced? Will there be any permits needed to acquire them? What potential impact will this proposed project have on the infrastructure including the internal environment (soil, atmosphere, water, climate, organisms) and data? Who are your key partners on this project? Please list names and institutions. How will any concerns about reliability/repeatability of data be addressed, especially in light of key limitations of Biosphere 2 (e.g. lack of replication)? Please describe your funding sources for this proposed project (in-hand or proposed)? Are you part of or associated with commercial enterprise? Yes No Will your proposed project require any additional security of the infrastructure or data at Biosphere 2? Please describe what impact (if any) this proposed project may have on the visitor experience. Conveniently located on Biosphere 2 property, the Casita Village is comprised of 28 Santa Fe style casitas with 3-5 bedrooms, bathrooms, shared kitchen and living space. The Casita Village offers visitors three different room styles and prices. Room options include an upgraded bedroom with private on suite bathroom, a standard room with a shared bathroom, and a dormitory style room with bunk beds and shared bathroom. All accommodations are equipped with microwaves and refrigerators, stove, oven, individual temperature controls, internet access and telephone. Federal rates are available to eligible parties. Do you foresee utilizing on-site housing during the duration of your project? Yes No How many people do you anticipate needing overnight accommodations? Submit Leave this field blank