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The Grounded Theory Institute.

The official site of Classic Grounded Theory maintained by the family of Dr. Barney Glaser to keep his legacy alive.

The Grounded Theory Institute is dedicated to helping people learn about authentic Grounded Theory (otherwise knows as Glaserian, Classic, or Orthodox Grounded Theory).  It is a place where scholars come together to aid each other in the pursuit of a better understanding of GT.  From the novice to the GT teacher, there is always a deeper level of understanding possible when it come to the procedures and the power of GT.

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Check out these video clips from one of Barney Glaser’s Grounded Theory troubleshooting seminars.  He talks about the literature review, grounded theory as a jargon, high impact variables, conceptualization, and more.

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Below is information about the work of Fellows of the Grounded Theory Institute including organizations and published books:

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Grounded Theory Online

          see all services at https://www.groundedtheoryonline.com/


GTO's Grounded Theory Troubleshooting Seminars

This highly practical seminar is designed for established and novice Grounded Theory researchers (including PhD and Masters students). The aims are to progress each Grounded Theory study to its next stage and to inspire and empower you as a GT researcher.


Europe friendly times: 

2 x 7 hour sessions 09.30 – 16.30 UTC +0 (London/Dublin) to be held on

Thursday November 6th and Friday November 7th, 2025
Seminar fee: 
a) 295 GBP € 350 Euro seminar only
b) 335 GBP €398 Euro seminar including hardback companion book  Using Grounded Theory: How to Develop Theory for Managed Change (Scott, 2025). 
Also available from Amazon: USA, UK, Australia, Europe, Canada, Japan 

Seminar fee: AUD 299 / EUR 175. 

November 6/7 Troubleshooting Seminar Online
09:30 - 16:30 UTC+0 London/Dublin
Novices welcome!

Join us for the next seminar and:

 Progress your grounded theory study to its next sage
 Strengthen your conceptualisation and analysis skills
 Map out the trajectory and steps ahead for your project
 Learn from other researchers and candidates
 Connect with a supportive network of grounded theorists.
Please email me (helen@groundedtheoryonline.com) if you would like to discuss if the seminar is right for you. Or register on the middle tab here:
https://www.groundedtheoryonline.com/services/seminars/ 


GTO's GT Coffee Connects:  at end of month and friendly to various time zones 

 

What is a Grounded Theory Coffee Connect?

GT Coffee Connect is an informal social, networking event for novice and experienced grounded theory researchers  to chat. A really unexpected and delightful benefit to novice attendees (who use different varieties of GT) is that they find they are able to rehearse their arguments/explanations (never argue... only explain), which empowers them in vivas and presentations. However, you do not need to have research to present in order to join a Coffee Connect. We meet on Zoom and the next Coffee Connects will be on:

 

Thursday 27 November, 2025,

January 29th, 2026,
February 26th, 2026,
March 26th, 2026
(last Thursday in the month excluding December).

Click here to register for Australia/New Zealand friendly timezone (06.00 UTC+0)

Click here to register for USA/Europe friendly timezone (16.00 UTC+0)

Friday November 28, 2025
January 30th, 2026
February 27th, 2026
March 27, 2026
(last Friday in the month excluding December).

Click here to register for Europe/USA friendly timezone (13.00 UTC+0)


Keep updated about Coffee Connects at 
https://www.groundedtheoryonline.com/resources/coffee-connect/

  

Mentoring from GTO:

Need Help? 

Are you undertaking a classic grounded theory study, but have noone to mentor you?  Contact Helen Scott at helen@groundedtheoryonline                  


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Institute for Research and Theory Methodologies (RTM)

The Institute for Research and Theory Methodologies (RTM) is a global non-profit organization that trains, mentors, supports, and connects researchers in qualitative, multi-method, mixed-method, and grounded theory research. RTM’s vision is to cultivate a global community of researchers engaged in methodologically rigorous inquiry that generates insights and solutions to complex issues. The Glaser Center for Grounded Theory (discussed more below) is part of RTM. To learn more about RTM and how it connects and supports researchers worldwide, visit https://www.mentoringresearchers.org

See:https://www.mentoringresearchers.org/s/pages/glaser-cgt for resource support sessions, webinars, courses, and micro-credentials for classic grounded theory researchers across disciplines.          

See https://www.mentoringresearchers.org/s/pages/news-events for training and microcredentials offered by RTM.        

The Glaser Center for Grounded Theory: Advancing the Legacy of Glaserian Classic Grounded Theory Worldwide

The Institute for Research and Theory Methodologies (RTM) is proud to highlight the work of the Glaser Center for Grounded Theory, a global initiative dedicated to training, mentoring, supporting, and connecting students, faculty, and researchers who are learning and using Glaserian Classic Grounded Theory (GCGT).

Building on the legacy of Dr. Barney G. Glaser and his pioneering methodological contributions, the Glaser Center continues his vision of fostering rigorous, discovery-oriented research that generates new theory grounded in data.

“The Glaser Center exists to sustain and expand the worldwide community of grounded theorists,” said Dr. Kara Vander Linden, Founder and Director of the Institute for Research and Theory Methodologies. “We are committed to carrying forward Dr. Glaser’s emphasis on mentoring, accessibility, and methodological clarity.”

The Glaser Center offers a range of opportunities and resources to support grounded theorists at all levels of experience:

 

Through these programs, the Glaser Center strengthens the global network of grounded theorists and promotes continued innovation in the application of classic grounded theory across disciplines.


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Congraulations to Dr. Helen Scott for publication in February 2025 of her book:

Using Grounded Theory: How to Develop Theory for Managed Change 

Purchase on Amazon at 
https://www.amazon.com/Using-Grounded-Theory-Develop-Managed/dp/B0DXNFTH4F 

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Congratulations to Dr. Odis E Simmons for publication in 2022 of his book: 

Experiencing Grounded Theory: A Comprehensive Guide to Learning, Doing, Mentoring, Teaching, and Applying Grounded Theory   

See the GT Books tab  for more information. 

Purchase on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Experiencing-Grounded-Theory-Comprehensive-Mentoring/dp/159942634X

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Congratulation to Kenichi Shimura for publication of his book 'Classic Grounded Theory: Research Methods for Action' in Japanese.  


See at

https://www.shin-yo-sha.co.jp/book/b665500.html
then after translating to English you will see below:


Classic Grounded Theory
Research Methods for Action 

author Written by Kenichi Shimura
Genre Welfare, nursing, and medical
qualitative research
series Word Map
Publication date 2025/08/12
ISBN 9784788518865
Format and number of pages Pages 4-6, 208
What's in this book?
Classical Grounded Theory, proposed by Glaser, is the foundation for handling qualitative data, including data collection and analysis, coding, and conceptualization using codes. This book explains its history, philosophy, and methods, and also provides an overview of grounded action as an application. 
 


  

 

 

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