diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/improvement_request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/improvement_request.md
index ae6bbd9d43..3efa24c7ec 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/improvement_request.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/improvement_request.md
@@ -14,3 +14,6 @@ Describe the details of the new improvement.
 
 **Implementation idea**
 Describe the work needed for the new improvement.
+
+**Testing ideas**
+Describe what it would be useful to test either manually or automatically. Include any details that would help someone get to the right spot and/or information about what kinds of results to expect.