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Apply for Permits
Submit and track research permit applications
Book Accommodation & Labs
Reserve housing, labs, and equipment
Access Private Datasets
Download meteorological and research data
Manage Invoices & Payments
View and pay accommodation and service fees
Virtual Storage
Store and share project files securely
Portal credentials are provided to approved researchers, PIs, and institutional partners.
Scientists conducting approved research projects at Mpala receive full portal access.
• Submit research permits
• Book accommodation
• Access datasets
• Submit reports
Instructors bringing field courses get dedicated booking and logistics tools.
• Group accommodation booking
• Classroom reservations
• Equipment requests
• Student roster management
Organisations with formal MOUs receive customised portal access.
• Multi-project management
• Consolidated billing
• Partner datasets
• Annual reporting
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Email: portal@mpala.org
Response time: Within 24 hours
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