Public data on migration from Mexico and Central America
Public Use Data on Mexican and Central American Immigration
['FUNDING_R01'] · BROWN UNIVERSITY · NIH-11405676
Gathers and shares detailed information about people moving from Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras so communities and service providers can better understand migration.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | BROWN UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (PROVIDENCE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11405676 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This project collects high-quality, public-use data on authorized and unauthorized migration between Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and the United States. Researchers use surveys and interviews along with existing records to document who is moving, family composition, age groups (including children), and changing migration patterns over time. The data are cleaned, de-identified, and released for public use so community organizations, health providers, and policymakers can analyze trends. The project focuses on recent shifts such as growing family migration and changes in authorization status.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal participants are people who migrated or are migrating from Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala, or Honduras, including adults, children, families, and both authorized and unauthorized migrants.
Not a fit: People who are not migrants from these countries or whose health and social needs are unrelated to migration policy or services may not see direct benefits from this data.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Could help community health providers, service organizations, and policymakers better target programs and protections for migrant children and families by providing accurate data on migration patterns.
How similar studies have performed: Earlier waves of the Mesoamerican Migration Project and other migration surveys have successfully produced public datasets that researchers and policymakers use.
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.