Getting Started

Please email Catherine Talbot, the RMRDC Administrator, to begin the proposal process.

Researchers should consult with the RMRDC Administrator about the content and form of a research proposal early in the proposal development process. The RMRDC Administrator will help researchers prepare and submit materials per the current guidelines. Assistance from the RMRDC administrator will greatly reduce the need for future revisions to your application. The proposal development and application process is time intensive and typically takes between 6 and 12 months depending on the complexity of the project and the researchers' availability for revisions. The administrator can assist researchers in determining data availability and in preparing high-quality proposals.

Researchers with projects requesting Census economic or demographic data can find how to navigate the process . These are the steps in the following process:

  1. Contact the RMRDC Administrator, Catherine Talbot to discuss your research and determine how RMRDC can help your project.
  2. Complete a template. Send your preliminary proposal to the RMRDC Administrator.
  3. Work with the RMRDC Administrator in developing your final proposal ().
  4. Submit the proposal.
  5. Once approved, apply for Special Sworn Status (SSS).

Researchers with projects requesting the use of NCHS or AHRQ data use the following process:

  1. Review the information regarding available data and the application process via and .
  2. Contact the RMRDC Administrator to ensure your project is feasible.
  3. Submit your proposal.
  4. Notify the RMRDC Administrator once your project has been approved and submit a template.
  5. Apply for Special Sworn Status (SSS).
  6. Coordinate data availability with your NCHS and AHRQ analyst.

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