diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..7ecb9e5b0
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -0,0 +1,16 @@
+## Description
+
+Please provide a brief description of the issue.
+
+## Present Behaviour
+
+Describe the present behaviour of the application, with regards to this
+issue.
+
+## Expected Behaviour
+
+How _should_ the application behave?
+
+## Steps to resolve
+
+Please describe the steps required to resolve this issue, if known.
diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..01ca90a79
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -0,0 +1,12 @@
+## Issue Addressed
+
+Which issue # does this PR address?
+
+## Proposed Changes
+
+Please list or describe the changes introduced by this PR.
+
+## Additional Info
+
+Please provide any additional information. For example, future considerations
+or information useful for reviewers.