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Grounded Theory & Grounded Action Research Fellowship
Conduct your research with ongoing mentoring and community.
The GCGT & GA Research Fellowship provides ongoing research mentoring for doctoral and post-doctoral researchers conducting Glaserian Classic Grounded Theory or Grounded Action studies.
The Fellowship combines group mentoring through the GCGT Research Lab with individualized research support as you work through your study.
Classic grounded theory is a research methodology used to generate theory from data that has been systematically collected from an area of study. The resulting theory identifies a main concern of those within the area of study, as discovered through data collection and analysis, and behaviors used to address this concern.
Grounded action, as an application and extension of classic grounded theory, is a research methodology that enables researchers and practitioners to design and implement practical actions that are research and theory-based to address complex societal, organizational, and client issues and problems.
AT A GLANCE
Format
Ongoing monthly mentorship
Investment
$125/month USD, $100/month for GCGT-RI graduates for the 1st year
Entry
GCGT or GA Prospectus, Application & Acceptance
Includes
Research Lab + individualized support + GCGT-IA membership
Focus
Ongoing monthly mentorship
Outcome
A grounded theory + publications + presentations
Environment
Group and Individualized support and mentorship
Mentors
Experts in classic grounded theory & grounded action
Who is This Fellowship Is For?
This program is designed for individuals who are:
Graduates of the GCGT Research Intensive with a completed prospectus
Entering the dissertation/thesis phase of a doctoral program
Seeking methodological support while conducting a GCGT or grounded action study
Committed to producing rigorous, high-quality research
Looking for sustained mentorship, not one-time training or mentorship
Interested in joining a global community of methodologically focused researchers
High Quality Methodological Mentorship
Most research training and mentorship programs prioritize content coverage. This fellowship prioritizes methodological development through doing with the support of an experienced classic grounded theory and grounded action mentor.
Mentorship focuses on:
- Methodological decisions
- Refining your research design
- Data collection and analysis
- Developing concepts and categories
- Memoing
- Theoretical codes and sorting
- Writing up a theory
- Challenges that arise during your research
Mentorship opportunities:
- GCGT Research Lab: The GCGT Research Lab is an ongoing research mentoring community for researchers working with Glaserian classic grounded theory and grounded action. You benefit from both bringing your own questions and learning from the questions of others.
- Individualized Support: Each month, participants receive one 30-minute individualized research consultation OR one focused review of research material.
Mentorship
A defining feature of this fellowship is direct mentorship from experienced grounded theorists.
Dr. Odis Simmons
- Student of Drs. Glaser and Strauss (1970s)
- Over 50 years of experience teaching grounded theory
- Developer of grounded action
Dr. Kara L. Vander Linden
- Student of Dr. Odis Simmons
- Over 20 years of experience teaching grounded theory
- Specialist in training and mentoring researchers
Participants work closely with mentors in small groups and individually, allowing for:
- Individualized methodological guidance
- Feedback on analytic decisions
- Support through challenges in the research process
Outcomes
Participants who successfully complete the fellowship will:
Demonstrate competence in Glaserian classic grounded theory or grounded action
Complete an original research study
Produce a publication-ready manuscript
Develop a strong methodological foundation for future research
Community & Scholarly Engagement
Fellows become part of an international network of researchers committed to methodological rigor. Throughout the program, participants:
- Engage with peers across disciplines
- Participate in RTM-hosted academic events
- Build professional connections within a specialized research community
Would you like ongoing mentorship and support as you conduct your classic grounded theory or grounded action study?
If you are ready to take the next step in developing methodological expertise, this fellowship provides the structure, mentorship, and community to support that process. Apply now!
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