The format detailed below pertains specifically to the use of NCHS data. Some data files have project specific requirements which can be found in Appendix IV. For example, the appendix contains information on submitting a research proposal requesting use of data from the Vaccine Safety Datalink (VSD) project. If no project specific requirements are provided for non-NCHS data, the format below is to be used. The research proposal must contain the following information:
A. Cover letter, including date of submission.
B. Project Title.
C. Abstract: approximately 100-300 words summarizing the project.
D. Full personal identification, institutional affiliation, mailing addresses (including overnight express mail address), phone, and e-mail address. Applicants who are students must append a letter from the department chair or advisor stating that the applicant is a student working under the direction of the department.
E. Dates of proposed tenure at the RDC (or use of the remote access system). Proposals requesting remote access should include an appendix describing the computer and e-mail account that will receive output as well as the security provisions established for them.
F. Source of funding for the proposed project.
G. Background of study.
H. A summary of the data requirements for the proposed research along with an explanation of why the data are needed for the proposed study.
I. Methods for the study (summary).
J. A description of the output that the researcher intends to have reviewed for non-disclosure. This should include table shells, model equations, or test statistics of any output that the researcher plans to remove from the RDC. This will help the reviewers to determine the risk of disclosure and plan for the disclosure review.
K. Appendices.
Please send your research proposal as an email attachment to:
Peter Meyer, Director
Research Data Center
National Center for Health Statistics
3311 Toledo Road, Suite 4113
Hyattsville, MD 20782
National Center for Health
Statistics
3311 Toledo Road
Hyattsville, MD 20782
Phone:
1-800-232-4636
cdcinfo@cdc.gov
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Rd, Atlanta, GA 30333, U.S.A
Tel: (404) 639-3311 / Public Inquiries: (404) 639-3534 / (800) 311-3435