The Consortium on Qualitative Research Methods (CQRM) promotes the teaching and use of qualitative research methods in the social sciences. Our activities include the annual Institute for Qualitative and Multi-Method Research (IQMR), which in 2012 celebrated its 11th anniversary, and a Research Group that encourages the development of qualitative and multi-method research techniques.

The American Political Science Association's Organized Section on Qualitative and Multi-Method Research promotes research and training focused on the several branches of methodology associated with the qualitative tradition. The section organizes panels, roundtables, and short courses at APSA's annual meeting, and publishes the semi-annual Qualitative and Multi-Method Research Newsletter.