The Research Foundation of the City University of New York (RFCUNY) is committed to providing data that supports the City University of New York (CUNY) research mission in a transparent, accurate, and timely manner, pursuant to Section 6, Data Sharing and Data Use, of the 2026 amended and reinstated Operating Agreement between CUNY and RFCUNY.

 

To facilitate and properly manage the many data requests RFCUNY receives, we follow a centralized process outlined in this procedure. This process ensures: compliant data-sharing practices, accurate and consistent reporting; efficient collaboration across CUNY and RFCUNY; efficient use of limited RFCUNY staff resources; and proper internal review and quality control of data that can then be confidently used for assessment, evaluation, analysis, decision-making, and public communication.

 

All data requests to RFCUNY must be coordinated through the Office of the President at RFCUNY by submitting a Data Request Intake Form, which:

  • Requests information on the purpose, scope, and timing of the data request
  • Must be filled out in its entirety before being sent to PresidentOffice@rfcuny.org.
  • Must include a subject line that contains the words, “RFCUNY Data Request.”

 

Once received, RFCUNY will assign the request to the appropriate staff and review it. It is important to note that RFCUNY regularly shares downloadable annual award and financial statistics (which are readily available on our website), quarterly reports with CUNY leadership, and board-level and executive summaries. These resources are often sufficient for routine reporting and should be reviewed before submitting a new data request. Customized analyses or time-sensitive requests will be prioritized based on institutional need, complexity, time required to complete the request, and available staff resources. Clear deadlines in the request and context will help facilitate timely responses.

 

RFCUNY looks forward to continuing to support CUNY leadership, campuses, and partners through strong data stewardship and collaboration.

 
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