Request to Conduct Research - The Arboretum at Penn State

Please fill out the form below to request to conduct research.

Before proceeding with an approved activity, you MUST DO THE FOLLOWING:

Contact Casey Sclar, H.O. Smith Endowed Director, at csclar@psu.edu to discuss project logistics.
Clearly label any research materials with your name, email address, telephone number, and the phrase: “RESEARCH MATERIALS – DO NOT REMOVE.”

Note: If you plan any organized class visits to the Arboretum as part of your proposed research program, please complete the Group Visit Request form at least three weeks in advance of your visit.

Request to Conduct Research Form

"*" indicates required fields

Name*

Campus Office Address

Email*

Phone

University Affiliation

Faculty

Graduate Student

Undergraduate

Other

University Department

Name of Faculty Supervisor

if applicable

Other Affiliation

(if applicable)

Title of Project*

What is the overall purpose of the project?*

e.g., doctoral research, sponsored research (agency), unfunded exploratory research, etc.

Specify the beginning and ending dates of the proposed Arboretum activity as precisely as possible.*

Describe the activity and its proposed location within the Arboretum.*

Include particular detail about any possible impacts on the Arboretum property, its vegetation and wildlife, its appearance to visitors, and its use by visitors:

Attach a sketch.

(if applicable)

Max. file size: 100 MB.