Our Mission

The Institute for Research and Theory Methodologies trains, mentors, supports, and connects students, faculty, and researchers worldwide in qualitative, multi-method, mixed-method, and grounded theory research across disciplines in order to develop methodological expertise.

Our Goals

Our goal is to support the development of methodological expertise and to promote lifelong learning. We do this by providing accessible, high-quality training and mentoring to students, faculty, and researchers worldwide and across disciplines. We support and build communities of researchers who engage in rigorous research that addresses complex issues facing society, organizations, and individuals today.

Our Values

As members of the Institute of Research and Theory Methodologies, we embrace the following core values:

1. Demonstrate integrity.
2. Demonstrate methodological expertise through research quality and rigor.
3. Demonstrate kindness, flexibility, adaptability, and accessibility.
4. Build relationships and invest in others (a mentor mentality).
5. Respect diverse perspectives as active and reflective listeners and thinkers.
6. Give and receive constructive feedback.