Research Requests
We encourage students and faculty from all over the world to conduct research at the Forensic Anthropology Center. The Protocol for Research Requests for the Facility and Collections provides a description of the request process, deadlines and the specifics of the decision process. Please be sure to read the Protocol prior to completing the forms below. Additional guidelines for conducting research of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Donated Skeletal Collection can be found on the Guidelines for Collections Research page.
The research request forms are specific as to whether research is being conducted at the Anthropology Research Facility or the UTK skeletal collections. Contact Giovanna Vidoli with any questions about which forms are appropriate for specific research projects.
Forms:
All forms must be submitted to Giovanna Vidoli directly.
Destructive Analysis Requests
Research requests involving destructive analyses are considered but every effort must be made to limit the amount of tissue consumed and the project must have a strong methodological foundation. Destructive analysis is defined as the permanent loss of any biological tissues from the body, including hair, skin, organs, blood and other bodily fluids, bone, cartilage, finger- or toenails, and muscle.
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