Queen's University biological station

女王大学生物站是女王大学以及其他加拿大和国际大学的科学家使用的主要野外研究设施。QUBS提供：(a)在多种栖息地的自然环境中安全的研究地点，(b)靠近野外地点的实验室和生活设施，(c)熟练的后勤支持和增强野外条件下的安全性，(d)有利于多机构合作和支持发展中的科学家的激励、互动环境。QUBS位于安大略湖Kingston以北50公里的Opinicon湖上，地形多样，生物多样性丰富。QUBS拥有2769公顷，包括7个湖泊和各种栖息地。其中一个湖泊最近被配备为主要的生物遥测设施，以监测水生物种（如鱼类）全年的自然运动，精度达亚米。QUBS还有一个可容纳80人的全年运营中心、实验室、图书馆、水族馆设施和共享设备，如计算机、气象站、GPS、船只、马达、独木舟和车间。QUBS的工作人员通过协助设备的设计、维护和维修、研究场地的维护、实验室的维护、遵守动物护理要求和确保安全来促进研究。QUBS的研究项目涉及广泛的陆地和淡水栖息地，研究对象包括植物、昆虫、鱼类、两栖动物、蛇、蝙蝠和鸟类。问题范围从理论到非常实际的保护和管理问题。昆士兰大学为研究生和高素质人才的培养提供了丰富的环境。主要设施访问支持是必不可少的，因为来自女王大学以外的科学家广泛使用设施。共同申请者包括卡尔顿大学2人，渥太华大学1人，多伦多大学1人，温莎大学1人，西安大略大学2人，女王大学3人。来自女王大学和其他大学和机构的许多其他用户也受益于访问QUBS。此申请要求NSERC MFA计划承担运行此独特设施的部分费用。

Queen's University Biological Station is a major field research facility used by scientists from Queen's as well as other Canadian and international universities. QUBS provides: (a) secure study sites in natural environments in a diversity of habitats, (b) lab and living facilities close to field sites, (c) skilled logistical support and enhanced safety in field conditions, (d) a stimulating, interactive environment conducive to multi-institutional collaboration and supportive of developing scientists.   QUBS is located on Lake Opinicon, 50 km north of Kingston, Ontario in a landscape of diverse topography and rich biodiversity. QUBS owns 2,769 ha, encompassing 7 lakes and a variety of habitats. One of these lakes has recently been equipped as a major biotelemetry facility to monitor the natural movements of aquatic species (eg fish) throughout the year with sub-meter precision.  QUBS also has a year-round Operations Centre, housing for 80 persons, labs, library, aquarium facilities, and shared equipment eg computers, weather station, GPS, boats, motors, canoes and workshop. The staff of QUBS facilitate research by assisting with the design, maintenance and repair of equipment, maintenance of study sites, upkeep of labs, adherence to animal care requirements and ensuring safety. Research programs at QUBS occur in a broad range of terrestrial and freshwater habitats on subjects ranging from plants to insects, fish, amphibians, snakes, bats and birds. Questions range from theoretical to very practical conservation and management issues. QUBS provides a rich environment for graduate students and the training of highly qualified personnel.  Major facilities Access support is essential due to extensive use of facilities by scientists from outside Queen's. Co-applicants include 2 from Carleton, 1 from U of Ottawa, 1 from U of Toronto, 1 from U of Windsor, 2 from U of Western Ontario, as well as 3 from Queen's.  Many other users from Queen's and other universities and agencies also benefit from access to QUBS. This application requests that the NSERC MFA program cover a portion of the costs of running this unique facility.