DESIGNING YOUR MIXED METHODS RESEARCH PROJECT:
AN INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP
Stanford University, Palo Alto, California, USA
April 16 to April 18, 2026
2025 Mixed Methods Workshop Lecturers and Participants
This 3-day intensive workshop was created for individuals who wish to design or analyze a mixed methods research project using qualitative and quantitative methods. Participants will complete the workshop with a personalized design and implementation plan for their projects.
Registration is at capacity! Please contact us at
s-spire-mixedmethods@stanford.edu to be put on the waitlist.
Workshop Highlights:
In this 3-day interactive workshop, the Stanford- Surgery Policy Improvement Research & Education (S-SPIRE) Center has assembled an interdisciplinary team of mixed methods experts.
We will help you design and analyze a mixed methods research project or create a proposal, using qualitative and quantitative methods. Participants will complete the workshop with a personalized design and implementation plan for their projects.
Who Should Attend:
Researchers, faculty, staff, and students motivated to design a mixed methods research project using both qualitative and quantitative methods.
What to Expect:
• Work on your mixed methods proposal, research study, or manuscript
• Refine your project with guidance from leading methodologists
• Improve your project with rigorous methodology using a participatory format
• Build your Mixed Methods Research presentation skills
Requirements for Enrollment:
Participants who will benefit the most from this workshop will be actively designing, conducting, revising, or analyzing a mixed methods project.
Registration fees:
- Faculty...... $1,300
- *Trainee.....$900
*Trainees include Residents, Fellows, Research Staff, and Students
The fee includes participation in the 3-day interactive workshop, expert consultations, workshop materials, and light breakfast each day. Lunch will also be provided on Thursday and Friday, with only a light breakfast offered on Saturday.
Withdrawal and Refund Policy: Participants who withdraw from the workshop prior to December 31, 2025, will be subject to a $100 administrative fee. Withdrawals done between January 1 and January 31, 2026, will be subject to a late withdrawal fee of $350. There will be no refunds for withdrawing on or after February 1, 2026.
See Frequently Asked Questions list
Testimonials from Mixed Methods Research Workshop Participants
St. Peter Specialized Hospital, Ethiopia, Africa
“The Stanford Mixed Methods Workshop was an invaluable experience that
enhanced my ability to conduct
comprehensive research. I would
recommend this workshop to anyone who is looking to deepen their
understanding of Mixed Methods
research. The expert-led sessions and collaborative environment were
particularly beneficial.”
~ Assefa Tesfaye Menerba, MD ~
University of California, Davis, United States of America
“Every faculty was a star! The mixed methods workshop was definitely
intense, but we gained so much more
understanding on mixed methods
research that we were able to generate an outline for an upcoming proposal.”
~ Xianglong Wang, PhD ~
University of Wisconsin-Madison, United States of America
· "The workshop was very hands-on, intensely focused with fantastic content and no filler, and made excellent use of participants' time. It was led by an amazing team of interdisciplinary experts who were kind and incredibly skilled. I left with new skills, a lot more confidence, and a well-developed project plan. Hands down the best professional development I've taken part in during my time as a research scientist"
~ Lisa Klein Vogel, MSW, PhD ~
ACCOMMODATIONS
The Stanford Guest House and More
2575 Sand Hill Road
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Phone: 650-926-2800 Fax: 650-926-5388
The Stanford Guest House has provided a discounted rate for registrants attending the S-SPIRE Spring workshop.
OTHER HOTEL SUGGESTIONS
- Hotel Keen, 425 High Street (off Lytton), Palo Alto, CA 94301 Phone: (650) 327-2775
- The Clement Hotel Palo Alto, 711 El Camino Real, CA 94301 Phone: (650) 322-7111
- Westin Palo Alto, 673 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, Ca 94301 Phone: (650) 321-4422
- The Epiphany Hotel, 180 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Phone: (650) 666-3311
- Cardinal Hotel, 235 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Phone: (650) 323-5101
See hotel full list
CLOSEST AIRPORTS TO STANFORD
Norman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC): 18.2 miles. Directions
San Francisco International Airport (SFO): 20.2 miles. Directions
Inquiries: Ana Mezynski and Ashley Duby s-spire-mixedmethods@stanford.edu
Workshop Director
Arden M. Morris, MD, MPH, FACS
Robert L. and Mary Ellenburg Professor of Surgery, and Professor, by Courtesy,
of Health Policy
Director, S-SPIRE Center
Department of Surgery
School of Medicine
Stanford University
Keynote Address
Megan E. Vanneman, PhD, MPH
Associate Professor of Internal Medicine &
Population Health Sciences
University of Utah