The AMCC is dedicated to provide researchers who are willing to deposit their specimens in our facilities with a field collection kit.
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Field Kit Request:
Researchers requesting a Field kit must submit a written (or email) request to the Collection Manager accompanied by a signed request form.
If AMNH researcher: please submit the request form, signed by the curator of your department, to the AMCC
If external researcher: please submit the request form, signed by the highest authority of your department or institution, as well as a cover letter explaining your research endeavour.
NOTE:
The AMCC Collection kits will be used for specimens (and parts thereof) that will be deposited in the Ambrose Monell Cryo-Collection at the American Museum of Natural History.
Upon return from the field, filled tissue vials will be transferred to AMCC immediately for temporary storage, along with the corresponding data. It is therefore recommended that researcher make a supplementary aliquot of a given sample to be loaned immediately to him or her for research. Any unused tissue vials will be returned to AMCC.
Graduate students and post-doctoral fellows must obtain the signature of the Curator-in-Charge or head of academic department.
The AMCC Collection Manager reserves the right to refuse a Field Kit request after revision of the request form and cover letter.
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Additional Field Material Request (For AMNH Researchers ONLY)
The AMCC will put additional Field material such as a digital camera, a GPS, a dissecting kit at the disposal of AMNH researchers under strict conditions and after review of the request
| AMNH researchers requesting additional field material must submit a written request explaining the reasons to borrow additional field material to the Collection Manager, and a filled Request Form |
For Conditions of use, please consult the AMCC facilities protocols - Use of Equipment
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Access for Pick-up of Collection kits and/or loaned equipment
AMNH staff or external visitors wishing to pick up pre-arranged collection kits, or any equipment (such as dry shippers, etc) must notify the Collection Manager (212 496 3389) at least 24 hours before arrival in the facilities
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