2026 Applied Social Research Methods Institute

May 25 - 29th, 2026

The Transforming Research for Social Impact (TRSI) Hub, in collaboration with the Community-University Partnership (CUP) and the International Institute for Qualitative Methodology (IIQM), is pleased to announce that the 2026 Applied Social Research Methods (ASRMI) Institute will be held May 25-29, 2026. 

This in-person one-week interdisciplinary and mixed methods research institute brings together learners from multiple backgrounds in an immersive experiential learning environment. 

Through ten modules that emphasize applied, multi-method, and community-driven research, the ASRMI Institute helps participants learn about the four core stages of social research -- research design, data collection, data analysis, and knowledge mobilization. 

Participants will build methodological expertise, strengthen partnerships across disciplines and sectors, and apply integrative research approaches that prioritize equity, inclusivity, and societal impact.

What makes this institute different from other methods institutes?

Emphasis on mixed and multi method research

Modules are specifically designed around the stages of research to facilitate the incorporation of different ways of knowing and multiple methods. 

Partnered projects integrated into training

The Institute integrates applied and community-engaged research projects across the modules with examples, exercises, and assignments linked to on-going research provided by community partners.

Collaborative co-learning approach 

The ASRM Institute flips the traditional colonial university structure defined by experts and learners to create a space where all groups learn from one another.

Focus on applied social research

Applied social research facilitates interconnectedness among evidence, action, and social change. It is also highly compatible with community-engaged research, emphasizing real-life problems and collaboration with community.

Details

Format: In-person

Dates: May 25-29, 2026

Time: 9:00am-4:30pm with morning (9:00am-12:00pm) and afternoon (1:30pm-4:30pm) sessions

Location: University of Alberta North Campus - Sessions in Arts A109 and Education 122 

Cost: $200

For current UofA graduate students, there are also opportunities to extend the summer institute projects and obtain course or capstone credit by also registering for an independent study. Please contact maroto@ualberta.ca if you are interested in this option.

 

Register Here

Due to the global cyber attack, UofA has momentarily paused registrations.

  • Please go to the EXAR 2921 course webpage and click the Request Information button, and fill that form.

  • OCE will reach out to you once their system is back online.

 

Scholarships - scholarships worth $200 will be awarded to 10 registered learners. Details will be provided during the ASRMI.

For more information, please contact: trsisrmi@ualberta.ca