Before you arrive at PPPL you must fill out a Visitor Authorization Form. This form allows you access into the Laboratory. The form can be obtained from your PPPL Host. A sample copy of this form can be downloaded through the Web in both MS Word 5.1 and pdf formats.
This form must be submitted to PPPL two weeks prior to your arrival date. Foreign Nationals: Most foreign nationals require the same paperwork as stated here. However, nationals of sensitive countries planning to stay for eight days or more must provide at least eight weeks notification. The sensitive countries are listed by the State Department and the list is updated periodically. The list includes the former Soviet Union and the Peoples' Republic of China. It may be possible to waive this long notification if the individual has previously visited PPPL for more than eight days.
Several hotels in the area offer government rates to PPPL visitors. Be sure to mention PPPL and government rate to obtain the best available rate. Most hotels are within 1 to 3 miles of the laboratory. For a detailed list of local food and lodging see the lists prepared by Princeton University's Center for Visitors and Conference Services.
Assistance with hotel reservations can be provided by your PPPL Host or secretary of the Division or Department.
PPPL housing is available but at a premium and used primarily for long term visitation. Contact your PPPL Host for more information if applicable.
This limousine service has an information counter at the baggage claim area in each terminal at Newark Airport and at JFK Airport. It services most hotels in the Princeton area. Reservations can be made at the desk when you arrive at the airport for your trip to Princeton. However, reservations must be made in advance for your return trip to the airport. The one-way cost from Newark is approximately $20.00 per person and $32.00 from JFK. The trip from Newark takes approximately 90 minutes, and 2.5 hours from JFK. The shuttle service runs every hour, at fifteen minutes past the hour, from 7:15 a.m. to 10:15 p.m. Sunday - Friday. A reduced schedule is in effect on Saturday. One should contact the Princeton Airporter for specifics and reservations at (609) 587-6600.
Take the New Jersey Turnpike SOUTH to EXIT 9. Take EXIT 9 to Route 18 NORTH to Route 1 SOUTH (Trenton). Continue on Route 1 SOUTH approx. 15 miles to JAMES FORRESTAL CAMPUS EXIT (sign also says SAYRE Drive). Go through an unmanned guard booth and turn left immediately after the booth. Proceed to the manned guard booth. The guard will direct you from there.
Take I-95 NORTH to New Jersey EXIT 67 (Route 1). Take Route 1 North to JAMES FORRESTAL CAMPUS EXIT (sign also says SAYRE Drive). Go through an unmanned guard booth and turn left immediately after the booth. Proceed to the manned guard booth. The guard will direct you from there.
Office Space is obtained for you through your PPPL Host or the Division/Department Secretary. Please notify them of your needs. They will then secure office space for you and have it ready upon your arrival.
If you will need to have a telephone in the office, please request one from your PPPL Host.
Your PPPL Host is responsible for obtaining a computer for you and having it installed in the office provided for the duration of your stay. Please provide the type of computer (Mac or IBM), configuration requirements, and software you will need while at PPPL.
For most computer support services (e-mail, network services, account registration information, etc.), you can contact the PPPL Computer Help Desk at 609-243-2275 or through e-mail at helpdesk@pppl.gov. The helpdesk will either be able to service your request or redirect you to the proper place.
If you plan to ship materials to PPPL, please use the following address:
Princeton University
Plasma Physics Laboratory
James Forrestal Campus
U.S. Hwy. No. 1, North
Receiving #3
Princeton, New Jersey 08543
Label the package with your name, the name of the PPPL Host, and request that the package be held until you arrive. You should plan to ship all items back to your home institution when you leave PPPL.