Borrowing for research
Te taurewa taonga mō te rangahau
Contact our experts with a request for specimens to use in your research.
Contact our experts with a request for specimens to use in your research.
1. Plan ahead
Send your request at least one month before you require the material.
2. Prepare your documents
You will need:
- a list of the specimens required
- a brief description of your research project
- details of your organisation, including a contact person
- a DNA sampling application form, if required
- a letter of support from your supervisor if you are a postgraduate student.
3. Contact the relevant expert
Send your documented request to the relevant curator or collection manager at Te Papa.
Contact us
If you have questions about research loans, contact:
Jennifer Dalen, Registrar Science and Humanities Collections
Phone: +64 (0)4 381 7304
Email: JenniferD@tepapa.govt.nz