I was speaking with another ecologist yesterday who questioned whether affiliation with SIA would allow one to apply for permits in regions where permits require it.
Yes, whether your goal is to get permits or funding, if it requires institutional affiliation to qualify, and you do not have a history of unethical research practices (e.g. falsification of data sets, &c), then you should contact us. The Scientific Investigator's Alliance, Inc. is here to ensure full participation all scholars, not just the ones who were lucky enough to find an institutional golden life raft. http://scientificinvestigatorsalliance.org
