Apply for Research Permit

This permit form is intended for external researchers to complete when they would like to use NCBG administered properties for research and/or collection purposes.

Research Permit Application

Please fill out this form to apply for a research and/or collecting permission on NCBG-managed properties.

  • Collection Permit

    Fill out the section below if you are applying for permission to collect biological specimens on an NCBG-managed property.
  • Describe the nature of the collection and the species you plan to target for collection.
  • Describe the intended collection location (if used as vouchers or for other museum purposes).
  • Describe the potential environmental impact (if any) of proposed collection(s).

  • Research Permit

    Fill out the section below if you are applying for permission to conduct research on an NCBG-managed property.
  • Provide a proposed research abstract. Include both scientific and common names for key organisms or groups of organisms studied.
  • Please describe the potential environmental impact (if any) of the proposed research and any actions that would be taken to mitigate that impact.
  • Please describe any special requirements for project protection and/or NCBG activities that may jeopardize the research project.
  • Please describe the disposition and location of voucher specimens, living collections, or data sets.

  • Project Duration & Location

  • Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
  • What is the duration of the project? Please indicate if in days, months or years.
  • Please indicate the NCBG-managed area or areas the project seeks to use.