AQRA - Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies Skip to the content International Conference on Qualitative Research (ICQR) Experience AIIAS, Change Your World Call for Abstract Registration Apply for AQRA Membership​ Program Booklet Date: May 18-20, 2026 Modality: Hybrid (In Person & Virtual) Venue: AIIAS, Silang, Cavite, Philippines 00 Days 00 Hours 00 Minutes 00 Seconds 10th International Conference on Qualitative Research (ICQR 10) Reimagining Qualitative Inquiry: Creativity, Context, and Relevance Abstract Submission Last due date of submission: April 13, 2026 Submit Abstract Notification of Acceptance Date: April 20, 2026 Presenters Registration Deadline Date: May 4, 2026 Event Registration AQRA Member In Person Presenters: P4,000 Virtual Presenters: P 2,500 In Person Attendees: P2,500 Virtual Attendees: P1,000 Non AQRA Member In Person Presenters: P4,500 Virtual Presenters: P 3,000 In Person Attendees: P3,000 Virtual Attendees: P1,500 Register Now! Venue: AIIAS Amphitheater (In person) AIIAS Amphitheater Accordion item title Accordion content goes here! Accordion item title Accordion content goes here! Call for Abstracts Submission Guidelines Accepted paper types: Only qualitative research papers, theoretical papers, or systematic reviews will be considered. Quantitative papers will not be accepted Abstracts should be 250-300 words in length The abstract must provide a clear overview of: Research objectives Methodology Key findings All submissions will undergo a rigorous peer review process to ensure quality and relevance Conference Strands Creative Approaches in Qualitative Research Exploring innovative and emerging qualitative research designs Employing creative data collection and analysis strategies Contextual and Cultural Responsive Inquiry Examining qualitative research within diverse cultural, faith-based, and indigenous contexts Addressing marginalized, underrepresented, and crisis-affected populations through context-sensitive inquiry Qualitative Research for Education and Practice Informing educational policy, institutional development, and professional practice Bridging research, theory, and real-world application Ethics and Research Integrity Strengthening researcher reflexivity, ethical integrity, and trustworthiness to ensure rigor in qualitative inquiry Promoting social responsibility and justice Technology and Innovation in Qualitative Inquiry Reimagining qualitative inquiry in response to technological and global change Research for Social Relevance Addressing pressing social issues through qualitative inquiry Translating research findings into meaningful action and community transformation Payment Options 1. AQRA PNB (Philippine National Bank) Branch: Cavite–Silang Branch Acct. Name: Jasmin E Tuapin Peso Savings Acct No.: 2438 1012 6276 Swift Code: PNB MPH MM For verification email to aqra@aiias.edu 2. AIIAS BDO (BANCO DE ORO) Branch: Cavite-Silang Branch Account Name: AIIAS Dollar Acct. No.: 1051 7003 2103 Peso Acct No.: 0051 7000 4274 Swift Code: BNO RPH MM 3. AQRA GCash GCash No: +639456336803 Acct Name: Jasmin Tuapin For verification email to aqra@aiias.edu About AQRA Founded in 2015, the Asian Qualitative Research Association (AQRA) has become a leader in fostering qualitative research practice and education in the Philippines and beyond. Starting in 2016, AQRA has sponsored an annual conference featuring original qualitative research and scholarship. Video Presentations Qualitative Research is Today's Answer to a Complex World Numbers and statistics are no longer enough to help humankind understand and solve some of today’s problems. QLR is an innovative research approach that involved interviewing and observing people in their natural settings. QLR also helps address issues thoroughly. AQRA stands for Asian Qualitative Research in Asia. We are Here to Serve Innocent Sigauke, PhD AQRA President Jasmin Tuapin, PhD AQRA Chief Finance Office Raimond Luntungan, PhD AQRA Executive Secretary Natasha Nangoy, PhD AQRA Chief Operating Officer Chirlynor Calbayan, DrPH / RND AQRA Chief Marketing Officer Frequently Asked Questions What are the benefits of becoming an AQRA member? By becoming an AQRA member, you will receive the following benefits: An electronic membership certificate valid for 1 year. Access to a larger network of QLR experts & materials. Possibility of becoming a speaker, trainer, or mentor for AQRA. Mentorship from AQRA. Eligibility of applying for AQRA grants/awards. Possibility of co-hosting an AQRA event. Discounted registration fee at AQRA events (e.g., conference, seminars, workshops, etc.). Optional: an AQRA ID card may be requested for an additional fee. How do I register as an AQRA member? Scroll down this page and complete the form “Apply for AQRA Membership”. What are the Different Types of AQRA membership? Bronze A bronze AQRA member is one who has not renewed his or her membership. This member shall be entitled to the following benefits: (a) can keep membership on CV, (b) can upgrade to silver membership category by simply paying the annual fee, (c) can recruit new AQRA members, (d) can attend AQRA events without discount, (e) can access to AQRA FB group materials. Silver A silver AQRA member is one who has paid his or her annual membership fee and continues to renew the membership annually. If this member wishes to have an AQRA ID, then he or she shall pay for it. This member shall be entitled to the following benefits: (a) an electronic membership certificate; (b) access to a large network of QLR experts and materials; (c) possibility of becoming a speaker, trainer, or mentor for AQRA; (d) mentorship from AQRA on a QLR study; (e) eligibility for applying for AQRA grants; (f) possibility of co-hosting an AQRA event at his or her institution; (g) possibility of receiving an endorsement letter upon request if needed for some research application process; (h) discounted registration fee at AQRA events such as conferences, seminars, workshops, and others. Gold A gold AQRA member is one who has paid the lifetime membership fee, which is determined by the AQRA Executive Committee. This member shall be entitled to the following benefits: (a) pays no annual membership fee, (b) receives a gold membership certificate, (c) receives a lifetime AQRA ID, (d) all other benefits of silver members. 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