Public data on migration from Mexico and Central America
Public Use Data on Mexican and Central American Immigration
Collects and shares detailed information about people who migrated from Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras, including families and children, so communities and policymakers can better understand migration patterns.
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 ID | NIH-11134658 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project gathers high-quality information about authorized and unauthorized migration between Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and the United States. Researchers will use surveys, interviews, and existing records to capture who migrates, family composition, and changes over time, with special attention to children and families. Data will be anonymized and released as public-use datasets so others can analyze trends and needs. The goal is to document shifting patterns—such as growth in family migration—and make that information widely available.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: People born in Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala, or Honduras who have migrated to the U.S. (including both authorized and unauthorized migrants) and their family members would be the primary participants for data collection.
Not a fit: People who are not migrants from the four focus countries or those seeking direct medical treatment are unlikely to benefit directly from this project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the data could help policymakers, health and social service providers, and community groups design better programs and protections for migrants and their children.
How similar studies have performed: Large migration surveys and prior Mesoamerican Migration Project work have successfully used interviews and public-use datasets to reveal migration trends, so this builds on established methods.
Where this research is happening
Providence, United States
- 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 below.