Facilities

Utrecht University Botanic Gardens provides space and expertise for (outdoor) field and greenhouse experiments as well as education. Projects we facilitate range from topics of evolution, biodiversity, ecology and geology to climate change.

From its very beginnings in 1639, Utrecht University Botanic Gardens have been an institute for the facilitation of both research and education. At the core of our activities lies the ambition to further our understanding of biodiversity, evolution and their relation to climate change and to disseminate this knowledge towards society. We welcome experiments and education from all disciplines related to these topics.

Facilities

Due to the renovation of our greenhouses, we are currently unable to offer research facilities. Outdoor research may be possible upon consultation. Applications and inquiry for research and/or educational projects should be filled out using our automated form. Please read the explanation before filling in the form.

Costs

Please note that although we welcome projects, we also expect those who make use of our facilities to also be involved and provide information for public outreach where possible. UU staff and students can make free use of available space (excl. additional services such as watering or control) within our greenhouse and outdoor space but only after consultation and agreements have been made. External users for research projects are charged. These amounts per m2 per week will be determined based on exact specifications and requirements. No show after agreements have been made for a specified period will be billed as a consequence of obstruction by use of other parties.