Any person who is a member of the University of Constance, PH Thurgau or HTWG Constance, that has attained special qualifications for independent scientific work in the field of qualitative methods, for example at the level of a doctorate or equivalent, and is willing to direct part of his or her research work towards the BZQM and its goals, can become a member of the Binational Center for Qualitative Methods (BZQM). Applications for membership are submitted in writing and membership is then granted upon the approval of the board of directors.