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Note: Data files more than 10 years old may be downloaded from the CIRP Data Archives.
Institutions that have participated in our surveys may order custom report and data files on
their own institutions from Data Services without submitting a research proposal.
Researchers from nonparticipating institutions may order custom reports from Data Services
but must submit a research proposal to gain access to our survey data by following the steps
outlined below.
Obtaining Approval for Use of HERI DataThe Higher Education Research Institute (HERI) encourages research and scholarly inquiry using the hundreds of data files for research on post-secondary education that HERI maintains. Individuals interested in using HERI data must submit a proposal for data access and should demonstrate a clear idea of the specific project they wish to pursue. When reviewing proposals, HERI staff evaluate whether:
FeesThere are fees associated with access to HERI datasets. Please contact HERI to discuss study related costs. Institutional Review Board ApprovalResearchers from outside of UCLA must also obtain approval from their own institutional review boards as appropriate. Any necessary local IRB approval can be obtained after HERI approves the project. It is the responsibility of the investigator to determine if local IRB approval is necessary. HERI InvolvementApproval by HERI does not carry with it any commitment to facilitate the execution of the project beyond access to and descriptions of the data. Dataset LimitationsHERI will only provide investigators with data files that do not contain individual or institutional identifiers. Datasets that are available for use by scholars outside HERI are those that are three years and older. Currently this means that datasets from 2006 and later are not yet available. Terms of ApprovalThis data access is granted for a period of one year from when you receive the dataset. After a year, we will require a status update and will grant another year extension if necessary. After two years, your access expires. If you need to extend access at that time you must reapply for another proposal review. DisseminationThe investigator(s) should provide two copies of any reports to HERI immediately upon publication or presentation. HERI would like to have permission to disseminate your findings on the HERI website in whatever form possible. Proposal NarrativeYOUR 2-3 PAGE PROPOSAL MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS
Submitting your proposalPlease submit the following documents via email (preferred), fax or mail:
When submitting your proposal, please allow sufficient time for HERI to review your project and ask for clarifications. Proposals are reviewed monthly on the third Wednesday of the month. Proposals must be received a week before (the second Wednesday of the month) in order to be considered in that monthly cycle. You will be notified shortly after that meeting about the status of your proposal. |