Research question
What decision, comparison, age estimate, identification, or characterization should the work support?
Project Intake
Sample submission begins with feasibility, context, and scope.
This first-pass intake page prepares the future submission workflow and prevents premature claims about available services.
Overview
Information needed for an initial review
Before shipping materials, provide enough context to determine whether the proposed analysis is appropriate, whether destructive preparation may be required, and what documentation or permissions must accompany the sample.
Material & condition
Material type, dimensions, preservation, coatings, contamination risks, and available quantity.
Context & provenance
Collection location, stratigraphic or manufacturing context, chain of custody, and permissions.
Use & timeline
Research, instruction, conservation, business decision, publication, and required completion date.
Next step
Ready for an initial conversation?
Email a project summary while the full intake form and laboratory workflow are developed.