diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
index a6162a6e..4eb8c50d 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 name: Bug report
 about: Create a report to help us improve
 title: ''
-labels: ''
+labels: 'bug'
 assignees: ''
 
 ---
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/request.md
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..8d08b47c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/request.md
@@ -0,0 +1,17 @@
+---
+name: Feature request
+about: Log a request for a new feature or enhancement
+title: ''
+labels: 'enhancement'
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+**Describe the request**
+<!-- A clear and concise description of your suggested enhancement, as well as some basic rationale to allow us to balance the effort/reward for the work, if possible. -->
+
+**Images**
+<!-- If applicable (but not required), add diagrams or wireframes to help explain your request if it is UI/UX related. -->
+
+**Additional comments**
+<!-- Add any other comments here. -->