diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..9844aa00
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
@@ -0,0 +1,33 @@
+---
+name: Bug report
+about: Create a report to help us improve
+title: ''
+labels: bug
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+**Describe the bug**
+A clear and concise description of what the bug is.
+
+**To Reproduce**
+Steps to reproduce the behavior:
+1. Go to '...'
+2. Click on '....'
+3. Scroll down to '....'
+4. See error
+
+**Expected behavior**
+A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen.
+
+**Screenshots**
+If applicable, add screenshots to help explain your problem.
+
+**Desktop (please complete the following information):**
+ - OS: [e.g. macOS]
+- Architecture: [e.g. x64]
+- Environment: [e.g. conda]
+ - Version [e.g. 1.1.1]
+
+**Additional context**
+Add any other context about the problem here.
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..11fc491e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
@@ -0,0 +1,20 @@
+---
+name: Feature request
+about: Suggest an idea for this project
+title: ''
+labels: enhancement
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+**Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.**
+A clear and concise description of what the problem is. Ex. I'm always frustrated when [...]
+
+**Describe the solution you'd like**
+A clear and concise description of what you want to happen.
+
+**Describe alternatives you've considered**
+A clear and concise description of any alternative solutions or features you've considered.
+
+**Additional context**
+Add any other context or screenshots about the feature request here.
diff --git a/.github/workflows/test.yml b/.github/workflows/test.yml
index 65456aec..3d4b9d0d 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/test.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/test.yml
@@ -6,13 +6,15 @@ on:
     paths-ignore:
       - "docs/**"
       - ".readthedocs.yml"
-      - "README.md"
+      - "**/README.md"
+      - ".github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/**"
   pull_request:
     branches: [ "develop", "master" ]
     paths-ignore:
       - "docs/**"
       - ".readthedocs.yml"
-      - "README.md"
+      - "**/README.md"
+      - ".github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/**"
 
 jobs:
   test: