Suppose you are a leader of a research team at a company or agency. In that case, you will continuously build your team's qualitative expertise, capacity, and skill sets through discounted professional development programs and networking with experienced practitioners. Studies show employees experience greater job satisfaction when their employers invest in meaningful career growth.
Get Cutting Edge Professional Development
Access to the QRCA’s online education platform offers content for professional researchers at all levels:
Free live webinars and training workshops
Reduced price live training and courses
On-demand 24/7 access to recorded content
Conference Discounts
QRCA members also receive significant discounts to the QRCA Annual Conference — the premier industry conference for all things qualitative research:
Over 30 educational sessions
On a wide range of topics from industry experts.
Inspiring Content
Carefully curated keynote speakers, panels, workshops, and round table discussions.
Connect With a Warm & Friendly Community
Multiple opportunities to network with peers, qualitative solution partners, and more
Build Meaningful and Supportive Relationships with Qualitative Practitioners from Diverse Backgrounds
QRCA offers a unique community culture of genuine friendship and support. A grassroots, each-one-teach-one philosophy utilizes our members' collective knowledge and experience.
All types of qualitative professionals unite online and in-person at meetings and events with their local Chapter or Special Interest Group for networking, shared learning, and professional development:
- 13 US chapters + 2 Canada chapters + 1 International chapter
- 10 Special Interest Groups
Mentoring from senior professionals (formally or informally) can enhance the skills of researchers and their teams.
Individual members can achieve business growth through free listings in the Member Directory and by fostering strong relationships with fellow members.
Agencies and in-house research departments can access top research talent for recruiting and/or staff augmentation.
Save On a Variety of Professional Resources
Member Savings on industry partner research conferences — Insights Association, IIEX, ESOMAR, Quirk’s, AQR, UXPA, Intellus Worldwide, and more.
Deep discounts on the QRCA’s Annual Conference in North America and the bi-annual Worldwide Conference held in Europe.
Industry Partner Discounts — facility rentals, recruiting services, transcription services, and research training courses from Burke Institute and RIVA.