October 7, 2024
Dear Potential Collaborators,
The Division of Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys is excited to announce the start of our planning process for the 2027-2028 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). This letter provides information on renewing current content and how to submit a proposal for new examination, laboratory, or questionnaire content.
Renewing: For collaborators who have content in the 2025-2026 NHANES, you will receive a separate email with a fillable PDF that we ask that you complete as instructed. The deadline for sending us these completed PDFs is January 15, 2025.
New Content: Given the space and survey-time needed for current content, which we expect will continue through 2027-2028, there will be fewer opportunities to add new content than in the past. Therefore, primary consideration will be given to content that has a limited time burden and can be performed in a small space. Proposed measures should be validated or represent gold standard methods for data collection for surveillance and research purposes. Content focused on emerging public health topics is welcome, as are assessments using innovative technologies. Requirements for content consideration are:
- Clear public health importance or significance;
- Validated methods for data collection, interpretation, and dissemination;
- Assurance that safety and privacy of survey participants can be met;
- Feasible for population surveillance and NHANES setting; and
- Commitment to full financial support, including for cognitive, feasibility, or pilot testing.
Proposed content consisting only of questions without complementary exam or lab content is not recommended. Joint proposals within CDC, with other Federal agencies, and with organizations outside the government are encouraged.
If you are interested in partnering with us on the 2027-2028 NHANES, please submit a full proposal by January 15, 2025. Proposal Guidelines can be found here. Please save the completed proposal as a PDF file and send it to: DHANES_PB@cdc.gov with the subject line "2027 NHANES New Content Proposal".
We will review and respond to your proposal in March 2025. Depending on the complexity of the proposed content, funding prior to 2027 may be required. NHANES staff can provide cost estimates upon request and are available to discuss any other concerns. If you have any questions about the submission process, please email us at DHANES_PB@cdc.gov.
Our partnerships with new and established collaborators are essential to ensure that NHANES meets its mission to capture an accurate portrait of our nation’s dynamic health. We hope you will consider being part of the NHANES's vision.
Sincerely,
David A. Woodwell, MPH
Chief, Planning Branch
Division of Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys
National Center for Health Statistics
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention