Loans - Policy and Procedures
Specimens can be loaned to universities, colleges, museums and other research or education institutions for the use of resident research staff.
Inquiries concerning loans should be addressed to the collection manager by completing the Loan Request Form.
Each loan will be subject to conditions outlined on the Conditions of Loan form.
Fragile, unique or irreplaceable specimens will be loaned at the discretion of the Collections Manager.
Please be aware of the restrictions placed on bringing samples into different countries. It is your responsibility to ensure that permits are obtained where required. You should also understand conditions of CITES (the Convention of International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora).
The Niwa Invertebrate Collection Policy and Procedures document outlines the value of the collection, objectives and the processes for achieving these objectives.
