This guide will help you locate the various controlling authorities for each State and Territory. The names of these authorities may change from time to time according to the wishes of each government, and we would be pleased to hear of any errors or omissions in this guide. From the beginning ABRS has supported taxonomic and biogeographical studies of Australian biodiversity through a Commonwealth grants scheme. It provides the national focus for the documentation of biodiversity by functioning as the cataloguing and coordination agency for the survey of biological resources in Australia and its territories. Collecting activities for those research projects funded by ABRS must adhere to the requirements and regulations set out in this guide.
Some authorities provide specific application forms upon request.
Otherwise, all applications must be submitted in writing and should include the following information. Title of the research program. List of qualifications of the researchers and a listing of relevant experience. Name of a referee or supervisor. In the case of a student application a supervisor s name must be provided.