Intellectual Communities of Practice
Intellectual Communities of Practice
As collaborative convenors, the Kirwan Institute fosters a collective learning environment where interdisciplinary stakeholders — ranging from scholars to community leaders — work together to tackle complex societal challenges through research, dialogue and innovative strategies. This approach encourages cross-sector collaboration, amplifying all voices and perspectives in pursuit of transformative research impact.
Kirwan Faculty Affiliates
Kirwan relaunched its faculty affiliate program as an intellectual community of practice in 2024. Are you an interested faculty member? Check out Becoming a Faculty Affiliate
Meet Our Faculty Affiliates
Attendees of the 2024 IQRMI
The Intersectional Qualitative Research Methods Institute
The Intersectional Qualitative Research Methods Institute (IQRMI) is a successful, decade long research institute for early career faculty from across the country. It has relocated from the University of Maryland to the Kirwan Institute. The 2026 IQRMI will take place May 31- June 5, 2026.