NIH Repository of COVID-19 Research Tools
This website provides access to COVID-19 related data collection tools (CRFs, DCFs, instruments, surveys, questionnaires) that are currently in use. We hope that investigators will consider choosing from these tools rather than developing new ones. The source of each instrument has been verified and contact information is provided in case additional information is needed. We are also striving to provide access to study protocols/study designs and data dictionaries to enhance timeliness for end use, as well as data interoperability and harmonization. Please note, these data collection tools cannot be considered broadly validated and investigators are encouraged to perform validation studies.
Another important resource is the PhenX Toolkit which provides access to many of the COVID-19 instruments contained in the DR2 collection, but broken down into specific topic areas for improved ease of use. The PhenX Toolkit also provides recommended standard data collection protocols for conducting biomedical research.
COVID-19 Collection Tools
Survey Tool Comparison Guides
Common Data Element (CDE) Repositories (New)
Other Repositories of COVID-19 Research Tools
COVID-19 Training Material
COVID-19 Research Funding
Data Collection Tools for surveys, surveillance forms, and biospecimen and environmental sampling tools for medical and public health research in disasters. More...
Training resources for preparing scientists to conduct research in the field after a disaster.
Exercises on data collection and research as part of disaster response and recovery, conducted by the DR2 Program. More...
Publications by or about the NIH Disaster Research Response Program
Past meetings, exercises, and presentations. More...
Federal agencies, private institutions, NGOs and networks are developing their disaster-related medical and public health research capabilities. More...
About the Disaster Research Response Program and efforts to address the challenging issues of disaster research. Includes Program background, a fact sheet and videos. More...