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12-Week Intensive Research Training & Development Program

A collaborative research program for graduate students conducting thesis or dissertation research using qualitative methods.

Program Overview

The Applied Qualitative Research Scholars Program is an initiative formed by the Network for Exploring the Intersection of Humans & Cybercrime (NEXUS) Research Lab at the University of North Texas and the Center for Healthcare Policy and Research at the University of California, Davis.

The program brings together experienced researchers and graduate students for an interactive, collaborative research experience. Over the course of 12 weeks, Scholars will receive intensive training in qualitative research methods while applying these approaches directly to their own thesis or dissertation research.

What Scholars Will Gain

  • Practical training in qualitative research design and methodology
  • Training in interviewing, data collection, and qualitative analysis
  • Experiential application in coding and interpretation of qualitative data
  • Individualized application of qualitative methods to each Scholar’s thesis or dissertation
  • Opportunities for peer collaboration, mentorship, and engagement with experienced researchers

Program Format

Duration: 12 weeks

Format: Virtual

Live Sessions: Six sessions held every other Thursday

Session Time: 2:00-3:00 PM PST / 4:00-5:00 PM CST

Session Topics & Dates

Date

Topic

September 24

Strategies for Gaining Access in the Field & Establishing Trust & Rapport

October 8

Writing Fieldnotes

October 22

When Interviews Don’t Go According to Plan

November 5

The Role of Theory in Qualitative Analysis

November 19

Reaching Data Saturation

December 3

Considerations When Translating Interviews

 

Application Process

Applications are open to graduate students who are developing or actively conducting thesis or dissertation research that incorporates, or would benefit from, qualitative methods.

Applicants will submit:

  • A brief application form
  • A description of their current research, thesis, or dissertation topic
  • A short statement describing their research interests and goals

Application Deadline: Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Notice of Acceptance: Friday, September 18, 2026

Program Begins: Thursday, September 24, 2026

Certificate of Completion

Scholars who successfully complete the 12-week program will receive a Certificate of Completion in Applied Qualitative Research Methods, recognizing their participation and completion of the program’s qualitative research training.

APPLIED QUALITATIVE RESEARCH SCHOLARS PROGRAM
NEXUS Research Lab | University of North Texas
Center for Healthcare Policy and Research | University of California, Davis

Sponsored by: Institute for Strategic Risk and Security (NGO)