Information for staff and students on how to apply for a BioQuarter permit. Apply now Staff and students wishing to apply should visit: https://permits.paysmarti.co.uk/acct/uniofedinburgh If you are not a member of University staff with a University staff ID number or a fully matriculated student, but are deemed eligible against our criteria and wish to apply for a permit please visit: https://permits.paysmarti.co.uk/acct/uniofedinburghother Step by step guide Create a user account by entering the personal details requested Select the option for Bio Quarter Select the option for Bio Quarter Full-Time or Bio Quarter Part-time (if your contracted hours are less than 35 per week) as appropriate If you are applying for a Full-Time Bio Quarter permit but wish to pay in instalments please select the three or six months option for payment. You will still be issued with an annual permit should your application be successful, but this will allow the option to pay via instalments. You will receive a reminder two weeks before your next instalment is due Complete the questions and upload and submit any supporting documentation as required If you also wish to be considered for access to parking within the City Areas in addition to Bio Quarter a further, very short application form will require to be submitted in order to register your interest in obtaining access. Please be advised that parking is extremely restricted in these areas and this permit type will be issued free of any further charge, only to those who qualify against the criteria An email will be sent to you to confirm your application has been received and is pending review. Access cards/Keyfobs Access cards or keyfobs are required for the BioQuarter car parks. Dependent on which BioQuarter car park your permit is allocated to these are either collected from the Empark Desk located within the main foyer of the hospital, or sent to your Business/School address. Successful applicants will be advised once payment has been made which car park they will be provided with access to. If you are unsuccessful If you are unsuccessful you will have the opportunity to appeal the decision. This article was published on 2024-02-13