Data Sources

Census Research Data Center

HIPI will assist MSU researchers in gaining access to data at the U.S. Census Research Data Center (RDC) in Ann Arbor. The RDC provides a secure environment where researchers have access to confidential and unpublished economic and demographic micro-data, with appropriate safeguards to protect data confidentiality. Normally, the cost of access for a single project is $15,000. With support from the Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies, HIPI will arrange that the fee is covered for projects approved by the RDC and Census Bureau.

For more information about the RDC and the data stored there, please visit their website: U.S. Census Research Data Center

Gaining Access to the RDC with HIPI

• Contact either Stacy Dickert-Conlin (dickertc@msu.edu) or Steven Haider (haider@msu.edu) to notify them that you intend to submit a proposal to the RDC.
• Visit the RDC website to determine whether the data can be used for your research and the format necessary to submit a proposal.
• Submit a proposal to HIPI for funding approval.
• Submit proposal to the RDC for approval.

Read a message from our Interim Co-Directors concerning the RDC.

Census 2000 Project at Michigan State University

The Census 2000 Project is located at Michigan State University. This project aims to provide researchers with demographic information for the state of Michigan. Please visit their website for more information.

HIPI Funds for Purchasing Data

HIPI has some funds to assist researchers in purchasing data. Priority for these funds will be given to graduate students and researchers that can demonstrate the data will likely lead to grant submissions. Contact the directors if you are interested in applying for these funds. These requests are considered whenever funds are available.

Last Modified: 12/19/12006 9:30 AM