Application form for people wishing to carry out special projects in the Tristan da Cunha island group.

Special Project Application Form

Tristan da Cunha crest1. Project Title:

Project Summary (max. 250 words)

N.b. A full project proposal is also required (see below).

2. Visit Details *

  Planned Arrival Date * (Month & Year): Duration: months
  Number of project visitors: persons
* N.b. Tristan is only accessible by sea. There are only nine scheduled ships per year and the limited number of berths must be booked well in advance. Consult the Shipping Schedules (www.tristandc.com/shipping.php) for potential dates, and check with the Adminstrator's Office (tdcenquiries@tdc-gov.com) to see if your preferred dates are feasible. Travel on a privately chartered vessel or on a scheduled cruise ship may also be possible, although these are very expensive and landing cannot be guaranteed if the sea conditions are bad.

3. Project Details

a. Purpose of Project (Check all that apply)

 

Scientific/Academic Research

Journalism (TV, Radio, Print, Social media, etc.)

     Documentary, Feature article, etc.

     News - Specify event/topic:

Exploration/Sport

Creative (Art, Fiction, Poetry, Drama, etc)

Other - Specify:

b. Subject Area or Topic (Check all that apply)

 

Wildlife & Conservation

Geography & Landscape

Tristan society & lifestyle

History (incl. Family History)

Medicine/Genetics

Other - Specify:

c. Methods (Check all that apply)

 

Film & Photography

Data collection and/or monitoring

Interviews with islanders and/or expatriate residents

Other - Specify:

d. Is this project part of research for an educational qualification? (PhD, MSc, etc): Yes No

e. Expected outputs/results (e.g. Films, publications, exhibitions, dissertation, etc.):

 

f. How may this project benefit Tristan da Cunha?:

 

4. Applicant(s)

a. Project Leader and/or Visitor(s)

Surname:
Forename(s):
Country of origin:
Email:
Mobile/Cellphone:

b. Affiliation (if applicable)

Organisation Name:
Country:
Website:
Email:
Telephone:

c. Expected Source of Funding

 

My/Our organisation(s)

Grant-awarding body (e.g. UKRI) - Name(s):

Private personal funds

5. Credentials

a. Previous Work

Details of articles, films, etc, you have published relevant to Tristan and/or a representative selection of your other works.

 

b. Are you a member of the Tristan da Cunha Association?: Yes No

  If yes, what year did you join?

c. Referees

Please give the names, job titles and contact details of two referees:

  i. ii.

6. Supporting Documentation

a. Supporting Statement - Is there anything else you wish to say in support of your application?

 

b. Attached Third Party Documents - Where available, copies of the following documents may assist your application: (Check all those that you can send)

 

Academic Faculty research project proposal, ideally with acceptance letter

Research ethics committee application, ideally with approval statement

Funding application for the project to a fund-awarding body

7. Terms & Conditions

  1. This application must be submitted with a proof of payment of the £500 non-refundable application fee for it to be processed.
  2. A detailed project proposal/visit intent must be submitted together with this application.
  3. Please attach colour certified copies of a valid passports of all people who will visit the Island for the special project.
  4. If your application is approved, you shall be charged a separate "Special Project License Fee".

9. Declarations

  1. Proof of payment of non-refundable Application Fee of £500 attached?: Yes No
  2. I, declare that the information provided in this application is true and represents facts of the basis and intention of undertaking the special project on the territory of the Island of Tristan da Cunha. By signing this application, I am unreservedly giving the Government of Tristan da Cunha the consent to verify the authenticity of the information provided in processing this application. The Government of Tristan da Cunha, Island Council or its representative will not be liable for any costs associated with the rejection of the Special Project application for whatever reason that maybe raised by the Island Council.
Signature of the Applicant:  
Designation:  
Date:

The completed Application Form must be emailed to: administrator@tdc-gov.com.