Public data on migration from Mexico and Central America
Public Use Data on Mexican and Central American Immigration
Collecting and sharing clear, usable data about people and families who moved from Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras to the U.S.
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-11400214 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project will gather information from people who moved from Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras to the United States, including families and children and those with or without authorization. The team will record details such as border crossings, legal authorization and documentation, family characteristics, and drivers like climate or community conditions. Researchers will clean and compile the responses into public-use datasets that scholars, policymakers, and community groups can use. The data will be organized to show recent trends and allow comparisons over time so service providers and advocates can better understand migration patterns.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: People who were born in or migrated from Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala, or Honduras, including adults, children, and family units regardless of immigration authorization, are the intended participants.
Not a fit: People who are not migrants from these countries or whose needs are unrelated to migration policy, community services, or population data are unlikely to benefit directly.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: High-quality public data could help policymakers, health and social service providers, and community groups design better supports for immigrant families and children.
How similar studies have performed: Long-running efforts like the Mexican Migration Project have successfully produced public datasets that informed research and policy, so this work continues a proven approach.
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.