• Specimen loans are only allowed to persons who are in permanent research or curator positions at internationally well known institutions or universities with specimen management facilities. All specimens loaned from NIBR are restricted only in research purpose.
• We do not issue a loan for a permanent or indefinite period, and a specimen in a certain condition such as rare, fragile, unique or type.
• To request a loan, please send an email or written request to the appropriate address at the bottom of this page. Please included the following information:
• - Borrower's name position, institutional mailing address, phone, fax and email address.
• - A brief description of the research project or proposed educational use of specimens.
• - A list of specimens requested. Please be as specific as possible.
• - Any specific requests for destructive research methods.
• Loans of specimens are normally made for a period of six months unless permission is obtained for a longer term. After six months, the return of the material may be required before a re-loan is granted. Extensions of the loan period may be granted at the discretion of the curators.
• Loans may not be transferred to other individuals or institutions without prior written permission from NIBR curators.
• The NIBR open to visitors with scientific reasons to study our collections. Anyone wishing to study the collections should first contact one of the following staff members prior to your visit.

Opening hours : Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. / Weekends and holidays : closed

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