Identify funding and resources
It is important to remember that citizen science is not free! It can represent a highly cost-effective approach, but always requires resourcing in one way or another (e.g. staff time to develop materials and support participants, costs of promotional and training materials etc.). The funding and resources required vary depending on the aims of the project and the aspirations of the people involved, but here are some general considerations:
• Ensure that you consider funding and resource requirements within your project plan (see James [2011a] for further information). What staff or volunteer resources are available within your team? How much accessible funding is there?
• Seek external funding where necessary (e.g. grants, commercial sponsorship), but plan well in advance and allow enough time for the application process.
• The most costly phase of the project is often the start when resources are required, e.g. to establish a website, a smartphone app, produce a participants’ pack, or create publicity materials.
• For projects with an online interface, consider using free and open-source software such as Drupal (content management system), Indicia (on-line recording toolkit) and i Record (general purpose implementation of Indicia for recording projects). This can help to minimize the costs of building a website.
Photo: Courtesy of the MBA
• Working in partnership is highly recommended (see Example A, overleaf). Included among the many benefits is the opportunity to pool resources.
Identify funding and resourcesIt is important to remember that citizen science is not free! It can represent a highly cost-effective approach, but always requires resourcing in one way or another (e.g. staff time to develop materials and support participants, costs of promotional and training materials etc.). The funding and resources required vary depending on the aims of the project and the aspirations of the people involved, but here are some general considerations:• Ensure that you consider funding and resource requirements within your project plan (see James [2011a] for further information). What staff or volunteer resources are available within your team? How much accessible funding is there?• Seek external funding where necessary (e.g. grants, commercial sponsorship), but plan well in advance and allow enough time for the application process.• The most costly phase of the project is often the start when resources are required, e.g. to establish a website, a smartphone app, produce a participants’ pack, or create publicity materials. • For projects with an online interface, consider using free and open-source software such as Drupal (content management system), Indicia (on-line recording toolkit) and i Record (general purpose implementation of Indicia for recording projects). This can help to minimize the costs of building a website. Photo: Courtesy of the MBA• Working in partnership is highly recommended (see Example A, overleaf). Included among the many benefits is the opportunity to pool resources.
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