The SPARCS program aims to ensure timely data request processing, contingent upon the receipt of all necessary documents and the complexity of the application, encompassing research objectives, methodology, data elements, and linkages.
SPARCS data requests exhibit varying complexities, influencing review timelines. Each request is unique and undergoes multiple review stages to address specific aspects within the application. The duration of this process depends on staff's consolidation of research components and the applicant's revisions and resubmissions. On average, the review and approval process span five months, with some applications requiring anywhere from two to eighteen months or longer for completion.