diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
index 0086358d..3ba13e0c 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
@@ -1 +1 @@
-blank_issues_enabled: true
+blank_issues_enabled: false
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..20e2461c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
@@ -0,0 +1,20 @@
+---
+name: Feature request
+about: Submit a proposal for a new feature
+title: ''
+labels: enhancement
+assignees:
+  - diegomura
+  - sparten11740
+  - mvayngrib
+---
+
+<!-- Please search existing issues to avoid creating duplicates. -->
+
+## Motivation
+
+<!-- Why do we might need this feature? -->
+
+## Proposal
+
+<!-- A clear and concise description of the feature. -->