Public data on migration from Mexico and Central America
Public Use Data on Mexican and Central American Immigration
Collects and shares information about people who moved from Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras to the U.S. 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-11405677 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
As someone affected by migration, this project gathers detailed information about people who migrate from Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras to the United States, including both authorized and unauthorized movers. Researchers will conduct interviews and combine records across sending and receiving communities to create a public-use dataset that describes who migrates, when, and under what conditions. The dataset will include family composition, age groups including children, and contextual factors such as community characteristics and climate. Publicly shared data will allow community groups, policymakers, and other researchers to follow trends and plan services.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal participants are people and families from Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras who have migrated to the U.S., including both authorized and unauthorized migrants and children.
Not a fit: People who are not from these sending countries or those seeking individual medical care unrelated to migration issues are unlikely to get direct benefits from this data project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Could help community organizations, health providers, and policymakers design services and policies that better meet the needs of migrant families.
How similar studies have performed: Earlier projects like the Mexican Migration Project and related migration surveys have produced widely used public datasets, so this approach builds on successful, 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.