Borrow the Moon

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How to apply to Borrow the Moon

All dates up to the end of March 2026 are now fully booked.

For loan requests from April 2026 onwards, applications can be made no more than 12 months prior to the month of the requested loan period. For example, loan requests for June 2026 can be accepted from 1 June 2025 onwards.

Apply

Before you complete the form, you must read our security information.

What happens next

If the dates you require are available, the loans coordinator will make a provisional booking and organise a visit to inspect your security arrangements.

If the security arrangements meet the required standard the borrower will be required to complete the necessary contract document. You are welcome to ask questions about the loan at any time.

If the dates you have requested are unavailable, the loans coordinator will contact you to discuss options.

Evaluation

At the end of the loan period the borrower should submit a short evaluation form to STFC.

Complete the evaluation form.

Last updated: 2 May 2025

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