2026-2027 Institutional Membership
Since 1997, CARMA has been built by instructors, presenters, and participants. We believe in strong research methods, shared learning, and collective Action. CARMA exists for those who study, teach, and apply the methods learned with us. We can help you learn the best methods necessary to match the complexity of what we study. We share with our community through our educational efforts.
Unlock Premier Research Methods Resources with CARMA Institutional Membership
Registration is now open for the 2026-2027 CARMA Institutional Membership Program. This program provides your entire campus with year-round access to world-class research methods education. Participants can attend live online events, engage directly with presenters and panelists, and access recordings of most events through the CARMA Video Library.
CARMA Institutional Membership provides faculty members, doctoral students, and other eligible participants across your institution with year-round access to research methods education and resources. Membership benefits include:
- Live online webcast lectures covering macro, micro, qualitative methods, and data technology, with opportunities to engage directly with presenters and panelists
- Background readings, references, and presentation slides
- Full, on-demand access to more than 300 recordings of CARMA events held since 2004
- Topic Area Workshops focused on current methodological challenges, practical tools, skill development, and artificial intelligence
- Ph.D. Prep Panels designed to strengthen doctoral students’ research methods knowledge and provide opportunities to connect with graduate students worldwide
- A 50% discount on CARMA Short Course registration
Join more than 250 universities that have been CARMA Members during one or more of the past five years.
2026–2027 Membership Pricing
Early Bird Registration: $575 through August 7, 2026
Advanced Registration: $775 through September 7, 2026
Regular Registration: $975 after September 7, 2026