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Asian Qualitative Research Association (AQRA)


Experience AIIAS,
Change Your World

Date: March 4-7, 2025
Venue: Infinity8 BALI Hotel INDONESIA

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9th International Conference on Qualitative Research (ICQR 9.0)

 
Empowering Individuals and Community Through Qualitative Research
 

Resource Speakers

Dr. Anna CohenMiller

Author, Full Professor

Nord University
(Norway)

Dr. Pavel Zubkov

Associate Director

Doctor of Ministry Program

Andrews University
(USA)

Dr. Evelyn Obo

Curriculum Development Director

and Researcher
Dela Salle University-Dasmariñas

(Philippines)

Abstract Submission

Last due date of submission: January 15, 2025

Event Registration

EARLY BIRD PROMO: $500 Until December 31, 2024

REGULAR PRICE: $600 January to February, 2025

LATE COMERS: $650 March, 2025

Venue: Infinity8 BALI

Call for Abstracts

Submission Guidelines

  1. Accepted paper types: Only qualitative research papers, theoretical papers, or systematic review will be considered. Quantitative papers will not be accepted.
  2. Abstracts should be 25-300 words in length.
  3. The abstract must provide a clear overview of: 
    • Research objectives
    • Methodology
    • Key findings 
  4. all submissions will undergo a rigorous peer review process to ensure quality and relevance.

Conference Strands

Empowering and Human Development

  • Exploring biblical models of individual and community empowerment
  • Empowering leaders through biblical models

Education and Lifelong Learning

  • Transforming individuals and communities through education

Compassion and Care for the Vulnerable

  • Addressing poverty, hunger, homelessness, and other social inequities
 

Advocacy for Peace and Community Transformation

  • Fostering a culture of peace, tolerance, and mutual respect
  • Transforming communities through participatory action research

Stewardship and Responsibility

  • Ensuring responsible environmental stewardship
  • Practicing corporate responsibility toward marginalized groups

Wholistic Approach

  • Restoring people to their God-given potential
  • Ensuring well-being in all aspects of human life

BALI Conference Package

  • 4 Nights Accommodation on Twin-sharing (2 pax/room)
    • Rate quoted is PER PERSON staying in Twin-sharing (2 persons in a room) Room.
    • A single supplement fee of ($150) will be applicable for persons wishing to occupy a room alone. No Triple-share rate reduction for guests choosing to share a room.
    • Spouse or partner who wishes to join a participant will pay additional $100 (inclusive of breakfast, welcome dinner, 1 full-day tour and T-shirt).
    • Other family members who wishes to join will pay additional $200 per person (inclusive of breakfast, welcome dinner, 1 full day tour and T-shirt).
  • 3-Day conference with complimentary breakfast, lunch, and snacks
  • Welcome Dinner & Farewell Lunch
  • 1 Full Day Tour of Bali. Including lunch and dinner, Air-conditioned buses, English speaking guide, Basic tipping, Free flow water, Entrances to attractions, Event Polo T-shirt, On-tour snacks
  • Conference Kit (Lanyard, ID, Pens, Notes, Conference Program)
  • AQRA certificates and membership
  • Networking and collaborating opportunities
  • Free airport transfer (Airport – hotel – airport)

EARLY BIRD PROMO: $500 Until December 31, 2024

REGULAR PRICE: $600 January to February, 2025

LATE COMERS: $650 March, 2025

Make Payments to secure your slot at the ICQR 9.0. Visit this link to access all our payment options:

 

1. WIRE Transfer Option

AQRA PNB (Philippine National Bank)

Account Name: David Abel George Lumowa

Account Number: 2438 1007 6944

For verification, email aqra@aiias.edu

 

2. Paypal Option

Account Name: David Lumowa

Email: dlumowa@aiias.edu

 

3. Credit or Debit Card Option

Pay using credit or debit card. Successful transactions will automatically notify the AIIAS Admissions Office. For verification, email admissions@aiias.edu.

Note: All payments made through credit card will be subject to 4% bank charges.

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.

AQRA Membership

BRONZE

Free
active membership on CV
can recruit new members
access to AQRA resources
AQRA FB community member

SILVER

P500/per year
all the benefits of Bronze
e-membership certificate
QLR experts support
speaker/mentor opportunity
mentorship on a QLR study
eligibility for applying for grants
co-host an AQRA event
endorsed for QLR application
discounts at AQRA events

GOLD

P5,000/one-time
all the benefits of Silver
free annual membership fee
gold membership certificate
AQRA lifetime ID Card

We are Here to Serve

Frequently Asked Questions

By becoming an AQRA member, you will receive the following benefits:

  1. An electronic membership certificate valid for 1 year.
  2. Access to a larger network of QLR experts & materials.
  3. Possibility of becoming a speaker, trainer, or mentor for AQRA.
  4. Mentorship from AQRA.
  5. Eligibility of applying for AQRA grants/awards.
  6. Possibility of co-hosting an AQRA event.
  7. Discounted registration fee at AQRA events (e.g., conference, seminars, workshops, etc.).

Optional: an AQRA ID card may be requested for an additional fee.

Scroll down this page and complete the form “Apply for 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.

Video Resources and Past Events

Apply for AQRA Membership

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