The Association for Qualitative Research
The Hub of Qualitative Excellence

The Association for Qualitative Research

Being a member of the AQR offers you a wealth of benefits; whether you want to develop or hone your skills, are looking for peer support or professional reassurance, have valuable input to share, or just want to be more involved and embedded in your qualitative community... we are here for you. AQR membership provides all of this, whilst also pushing boundaries (and challenging convention!) through thought leadership, hosting social networking events, creating opportunities for you to showcase your brilliance to the broader research community and providing a seal of approval of quality to your clients.

If you work within any aspect of qualitative research, the AQR considers you part of the community. AQR Membership is a sign that you are at the forefront of the qualitative research industry.

Announcements:

Hub Webinar - AQR Award Finalists 2023

The Inside Story of AQR Qualitative Excellence Award 2023 Finalists. Sarah Jenkins and Eve Robertson, Magenta Research present UnADULTerated Insights: Capturing the world of face painting through a child's eyes. [ more about Hub Webinar - AQR Award Finalists 2023 ]

OPEN FOR NOMINATIONS

Call for Nominations for the AQR Parker Prize for Emerging Talent 2024. This award recognises individuals under 30 yrs old, with up to 3 yrs experience, who contribute to the wonderful and dynamic world of qualitative research. [ more about OPEN FOR NOMINATIONS ]

The Recruiter Accreditation Scheme (RAS)

The RAS developed by the AQR and MRS raises the profile and status of recruiters through training and accreditation and recognises the knowledge, skills and competence of professional recruiters. [ more about The Recruiter Accreditation Scheme (RAS) ]

AQR Conference: Humanity Fights Back

Thursday 13 June. A full day face-to-face conference in central London followed by AQR AGM. Full details to follow. Bookings will open in April 2024 [ more about AQR Conference: Humanity Fights Back ]

Qualversations

Qualversations AQR's new podcast series, designed to expand perspectives and deliver thought provoking opinion pieces. The second episode is airing now. [ more about Qualversations ]

AQR's Safety Guidance

Launched Oct 2022 the AQR Safety Guidance is intended to make it easy to ensure the safety of researchers and fieldworkers is built into the process. [ more about AQR's Safety Guidance ]

Major destinations on the AQR website: AQR Values:
Representing members since 1980

The Association for Qualitative Research was founded in 1980 and represents the interests of our members in the qualitative research industry. AQR has established itself as the internationally recognised Hub of Qualitative Excellence via education and training programs, seminars, networking opportunities and liaising with the wider research industry.

Committed to serving the qualitative industry

Our core objective is to serve the interests of our members through a range of initiatives. This includes defining and building an understanding of the commercial value of qualitative research, providing inspiring and valuable training courses, and creating forums that facilitate debate and advance qualitative research methodology.

Promoting professionalism in Qualitative Research

AQR promotes qualitative research as a career, providing networking opportunities and social events, and promote the highest professional standards within our industry. We welcome all those who share AQR's interests and ambitions as members, providing them with access to a powerful business network.