SUPPORTING GROUNDED THEORY RESEARCHERS

Advancing
Grounded Theory Research

Expert mentoring, seminars, workshops, and practical resources …

… to help qualitative researchers design, conduct, and complete grounded theory studies with confidence

We support you through …

Seminars and Master Classes

Participate in 2 day online and real world events designed to support researchers at every stage of their grounded theory study.

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May, 2026

Introductory Workshops

Workshops provide practical guidance on research design, coding, conceptualisation, theory development and GT terms.

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Expert Mentoring

Receive personalised guidance from experienced grounded theorists who can help you work through methodological questions and refine your analytical thinking.

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Global Research Community

Connect with grounded theory researchers from around the world to share ideas, discuss challenges, and learn from diverse research experiences.

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Develop your expertise in grounded theory
and theory development

Move Beyond Description to Develop Theory

Transform qualitative data into grounded theory that explains patterns in social processes and situations.

Receive Expert Guidance Throughout the GT Research Process

Navigate study design, coding, and conceptualisation with mentoring and seminars.

Generate Theory that Informs Managed Change

Produce grounded theory with both scholarly rigour and practical relevance.

Our training will help you to:

Design a Strong Grounded Theory Study

Clarify your research design, help you understand the implications of competing decisions and ensure your study is aligned with grounded theory methodology. Work through methodological questions that arise during data collection and analysis with expert guidance.

Strengthen Your Analysis and Theoretical Sensitivity

Develop coding strategies that move analysis beyond descriptive coding to conceptual categories. Strengthen theoretical sensitivity and learn to recognise emerging patterns in qualitative data.

Develop Theories that Inform Managed Change

Integrate categories into a coherent grounded theory that explains patterns in social processes and situations. Gain support in developing theory that can inform managed change and support when preparing your research for thesis completion and publication.

Where to start

Attend an Introductory Workshop

Gain the knowledge you need to start
your grounded theory journey with confidence

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Get Mentoring Support

One to one support throughout your grounded theory process

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Connect with the Community

Network with other novice and experienced
grounded theory researchers from around the world.

Attend a Troubleshooting Seminar

Get the support you need to progress your grounded theory study to the next stage.
Best when you have received your “favourable ethics opinion”
and are on your way or about to start data collection – then annually until completion.

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About Grounded Theory Online

Grounded Theory Online is a dedicated learning and support space for researchers who want to design, conduct, and complete rigorous grounded theory studies. Our grounded theory training comprises workshops, mentoring, seminars, and practical resources to support qualitative researchers throughout their research process. Our support helps researchers work with clarity and confidence, while addressing methodological questions and challenges as they analyse data, develop conceptual codes, and build theory.

Participants include doctoral students, early-career researchers, experienced scholars, and supervisors who want to deepen their analytical expertise. By engaging with seminars, mentoring, and collaborative discussion, researchers refine their thinking, explore methodological issues, practice their explanations and develop grounded theory that can explain patterns in social processes and situations, while connecting with a global network of peers.

Practical book on grounded theory: unique imagery!

I wrote this book based on the experience of the people I have worked with, and now offer it to you.

5* Writing a GT dissertation? You need this!

“I just handed in my dissertation proposal method’s section this weekend, and I couldn’t have done it without this text. Sure, I had poured over all the original methods texts (Glaser, Strauss & Corbin, Charmaz and Clarke). But Helen Scott is the grounded theory guide we all need. The hallmark of a teacher is one who makes complex ideas easier to understand. This book was that for me!”

5* A practical guide to applying grounded theory

“… Using Grounded Theory stands out because it helps you understand the different approaches within the field and explains why you might choose one over another. It is practical and clear, illustrating key points with real-life case studies that make it easier to understand the decisions you need to make as a researcher. The book is aimed at applying grounded theory in practice and takes a step-by-step approach to explain each stage of the process. It is also enjoyable and engaging to read …”

Using Grounded Theory: How to Develop Theory for Managed Change

Testimonials

“Mentored by Helen Scott, I was able to quickly progress the depth and scope of my theory to become engaging and meaningful, which was a truly thrilling experience. The resulting theory not only beautifully completed my thesis but also gave the foundation for the educational contributions I have since been able to make in my field.”

Charlotte Oja, MD, PhD, Unit of Cultural Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Sweden

“I was lucky to have Helen Scott as a mentor. I am very excited that others can now benefit from Helen’s clear explanations of what grounded theory is and practical examples of how to generate theory”

Julika Hudson, PhDSchool of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland

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