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Restricted use data: Existing contract holders
1.My research project has received approval from the PSID restricted data committee. What is required next? 
Researchers or graduate students are required to obtain signatures on the original contract and submit it to the PSID so it may be fully executed through the University of Michigan. An electronic fully executed contract will be returned to your institution.
2.We are confused regarding the signatures on the contract - who signs where? 
The “Representative of the Receiving Institution” is someone who is able to legally enter into negotiations with the University of Michigan. The faculty adviser signs as Principal Investigator.
3.Our state has its own legal requirements regarding entering into contracts, is the contract language negotiable? 
Possibly. Please contact the help desk about any concerns regarding contract language issues. It is important to understand that any request for language modification can create significant delays in fully executing the contract and access to the data.
4.My institution will not pay for the restricted data without an invoice. How may a request for invoice be made? 
Our Business Office will provide an invoice upon request. Contact information for the Business Office can be provided by the PSID help desk.
5.What is the purpose of the administrative fee? 
The administrative fee covers contract administration expenditures, consulting time, charges for use of MiCDA enclave, among other expenses.
6.Can the administrative fee for using the restricted use data be waived or the amount negotiated? 
The administrative fee is not negotiable because the PSID is federally funded and is required to provide the same services and keep the same regulations and guidelines for all contract holders.
7.As a researcher, what are my responsibilities during the contract period? 
During the contract period, each user will receive an annual message when their DSP form needs to be updated. The user will be required to send in an updated DSP form at that time in order to have uninterrupted access to the enclave . At the conclusion of the project, a message should be sent to psidhelp@umich.edu asking to close the contract.
8.What paperwork will be required for the new contract [second contract]? 
The new contract will require all the same application documents as the first contract. For ease of transition, updated or modified documents are acceptable. An updated or new IRB approval must also be submitted. Once these are submitted, a new contract must be signed..
9.What happens if I do not submit the updated DSP/VDI form? 
Your access to the secure enclave will be disabled and will not be reactivated until the form is submitted.
10.Another researcher wants to use my restricted use data files. Is this possible? 
No. Under no circumstances can the restricted data be shared with individuals who are not named on the contract and have an active DSP/VDI form on file with PSID . Contracts are "project specific" - each researcher must obtain their own contract/user name and password for their research to ensure that they maintain respondent confidentiality.
11.I have completed my research using the restricted use data. What are the next steps that need to be taken? 
Contact the help desk to coordinate contract closure paperwork at psidhelp@umich.edu
12.Can I keep all my data files that were created with the restricted data files? 
PSID will keep all project files within the secure enclave indefinitely. Researchers on a project will be contacted before any files are permanently removed from their project for any reason.