The goal of IQRMI is to provide early career scholars with practical experience to enhance qualitative intersectional research skills, develop critical intersectional perspectives for designing and interpreting research, create and hone navigational skills to successfully negotiate academic career paths, and cultivate a network of intersectional scholars.

Last year’s institute received positive reviews by participants with 100% stating they would recommend the Institute to a colleague. A sentiment echoed by many was captured in this statement by a 2016 participant: "...the content of the presentations is relevant on a personal and cultural level because the researchers are presenting concepts that emphasize the importance of my work, my presence in the academy, and my research."

The application deadline is January 9, 2017 and can be accessed on the CRGE website. If you have any questions, please visit our FAQ page or contact Dr. Diana Guelespe, CRGE Assistant Director, at dguelesp@umd.edu.

For further reading on IQRMI, take a look at the feature article recently published by The College of Arts and Humanities at the University of Maryland, titled, "Intersecting Across Disciplines."

About the Institute

Since 2015, the Consortium on Race, Gender and Ethnicity (CRGE) has organized the weeklong Intersectional Qualitative Research Methods Institute (IQRMI). Few training institutes in the country focus on qualitative research methods and, currently, none incorporate discussions regarding the intersections of race, gender, class, ethnicity, and other dimensions of inequality.

Specific areas of research include the following:

·         Advancing innovation in knowledge and practice in child welfare and juvenile justice systems

·         Promoting economic, social, and educational opportunities for working families

·         Creating community change for families

·         Addressing health disparities and inequality

Through daily seminars, writing groups, and interactions with colleagues, IQRMI participants have the opportunity to apply their new skills to current research projects and/or scholarly publications.

The IQRMI receives support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) New Connections, the Maryland Population Research Center at the University of Maryland, and the Office of Diversity of Inclusion at the University of Maryland.