About us

Principles of the ECQHRN

This network gives space for ECRs to share their challenges and innovative methodological solutions, along with their methodological quandaries as they lead advancements in various fields using qualitative research methods. It also creates a safe space to discuss precarity in academia and the difficulty for a person in the early stage of their career of navigating the complex academic system, too often alone. The ECQHRN emphasises that community collaboration can help overcome current QHR issues and develop innovation, as well as personal struggles and feelings of isolation; and empower ECRs.

Who are we?

• We are a group of mid- and early-career qualitative researchers working in the UK 

• We are an inclusive network

• We are a collaborative network

• We are an inquisitive and supportive network

• We are a free network

Who is the network for?

Anyone who self-identifies as a mid- and early-career qualitative researcher in the UK. To ensure that the focus of the group remains on supporting those in the most precarious situations, we exclude anyone appointed as a professor or reader (sometimes called an associate professor) from the network. 

What do we do?

• Share innovative and different methodological approaches to help people see different approaches to research (outside of their silo)

• Provide informal spaces to collaborate and support one another

• Meet at lunchtime to share methodologies or network

• Organise one larger event per year

• Promote inclusive and accessible academic spaces

• Remain free and unaffiliated