Gathering data on migration from Mexico and Central America to the U.S.
Official title: Public Use Data on Mexican and Central American Immigration
Funded at Brown University · NIH-10933576 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how families and children are migrating from Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras to the United States, and it aims to share important information about these changes to help everyone understand what's happening and support better responses.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brown University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project start | September 22, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $556,054 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HD112384-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10933576 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include families and children from Mexico and Central America who are involved in or affected by migration.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in migration from these regions or who are not affected by migration policies may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on collecting and sharing high-quality data regarding both authorized and unauthorized migration from Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras to the United States. It aims to analyze changes in migration patterns, particularly the increasing involvement of families and children in these movements. By providing public access to this data, the project seeks to enhance understanding of current migration trends and inform policy and community responses. The methodology includes extensive data collection and analysis to monitor and describe these migration flows over time.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide valuable insights that help shape policies and support systems for migrant families and children.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has successfully utilized similar data collection approaches to analyze migration trends, indicating that this methodology is both tested and effective.
Where this research is happening
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Brown University
Providence, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lindstrom, David P. — Brown University
- Study coordinator: Lindstrom, David P.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.