GUIDELINES IN REQUESTING FOR CONSULTATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

1. This guideline will only apply to requests for consultation and technical assistance from the Institute.  All inquiry or requests for analytical services must be forwarded to the Analytical Service Laboratory (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).  You may also visit the laboratory’s webpage through the Institute’s website for more information (ic.uplb.edu.ph).
2. A formal letter duly signed by the researchers, adviser, and unit head must be submitted to the Institute of Chemistry through fax (049-536-2241) or e-mail (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).  The request letter should contain an active e-mail address and phone number, and must be addressed to:

   The Director
   Institute of Chemistry,
   University of the Philippines Los Baños
   College, Laguna
   
   The Institute’s Coordinator for Extension will acknowledge receipt of the letter and will inform the sender of its status.  

3. Only approved requests for consultation and technical assistance will be entertained.  The Institute will not give research topics to students unless there is an existing agreement between the two parties.  Requests for the use of equipment or laboratory is subject for approval; the Institute have the right to deny such requests.  
4. The Coordinator for Extension will schedule an appointment with a consultant and inform the requesting party.  The Institute has the right to deny requests from walk-in clients if no prior appointment was made.  The student must present an outline of the proposed work during the consultation.