2026-2027 Institutional Membership Overview

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

Faculty and doctoral students at CARMA Institutional Member schools receive free, unlimited access to a wide range of educational resources designed to support learning, teaching, and publishing in research methods. Membership includes live online access to the various events listed below. All live online events, with the exception of Short Courses, include interactive Q&A sessions and are recorded for later viewing in our CARMA Video Library. Institutional Members have on-demand access to our full video library of over 250 recordings. Members also receive a 50% discount on CARMA Short Course registrations!

For one annual fee, anyone with an institutional email address can create a CARMA User Account and join our vibrant academic community, which spans topics from macro and micro research to qualitative methods and data technologies. Early bird membership pricing is $575 through August 7, 2026, Advanced membership registration is $775 through September 7, 2026 and increases to $975 after September 7th.

Current and past Institutional Members include highly respected universities—both large and small—from around the world. Unsure of your institution’s current membership status? Click here to view our list of 2025–2026 Institutional Members.

How to Purchase 2026-2027 Institutional Membership
View the 2026-2027 CARMA Schedule

Webcast Lecture Series

  • 12 one-hour lectures delivered via Zoom
  • Topics covering introductory and advanced quantitative and qualitative methods
  • Content relevant to micro, macro, and data technology researchers
  • Supplemental materials including background readings, references, and presentation slides

Live Online Short Courses

  • Hands-on experience applying methodologies to build practical skills
  • Covers introductory and advanced quantitative and qualitative topics
  • Designed for both micro and macro researchers
  • Taught by leading scholars and experts in management research
  • Improve research design and data analysis for organizational studies

Online Workshops

  • Interactive sessions focused on skill development
  • 90-minute sessions offered throughout the year
  • New Student Workshop Series
  • Topic Area Workshops offered on four separate dates
  • Each workshop date features sessions on micro, macro, and qualitative research topics

Ph.D. Prep Panels

  • 6 one-hour panels delivered via Zoom
  • Focus on knowledge and skills essential for doctoral study and career success
  • Sessions tailored for early-, mid-, and late-stage doctoral students
  • Opportunities to network with others who share similar research interests
  • Designed to complement your school’s existing doctoral program activities

Research Methods Faculty Network

  • New benefit exclusively for Institutional Members
  • Supports collaboration and resource-sharing among research methods instructors
  • Helps faculty learn how to effectively use CARMA resources in their teaching
  • Access to special receptions following select CARMA events
  • Includes invitations to exclusive events for methods instructors

CARMA Video Library

  • On-demand access anytime, from anywhere
  • Learn from internationally recognized scholars covering a wide range of research methods topics
  • Recordings designed to enhance both understanding and application of research methods
  • Includes downloadable PowerPoint slides and references
  • Searchable by topic, presenter, year, or keyword for easy navigation

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

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