Our Research Networks are scholar-led and member-based, grounded in commitments to rethinking how knowledge is produced, validated, and shared. Membership sustains this shared ecosystem, connecting individuals and institutions through conferences, publications, and the CGScholar platform. It embodies a commitment to openness, dialogue, and the strengthening of independent, scholar-led research communities worldwide.
Religion and Society Conference / Research Network / Sapienza University of Rome, Italy (2024)
A Commitment and a Contribution
As in any scholarly society, membership is both a commitment and a contribution: it sustains the independence of each network and supports the collective infrastructure through which research is shared and developed. Our model reflects the core purpose of an academic society—to create inclusive, participatory, and enduring spaces for scholarly communication guided by the contributions of its members.
The Learner Conference / Research Network / The University of Granada, Spain (2025)
When you join, you become part of an international society dedicated to advancing knowledge and fostering interdisciplinary exchange. There are two ways to become a member: Attend a Conference: Membership is automatically included with any Presenter Pass conference registration. Standalone Membership: Purchase a yearly membership directly.
Membership Benefits
Standard: $250 USD // Student: $;175 USD
Annual Conference Discount
Receive 15% off registration for the annual conference—or any other Common Ground Research Network conference.
Access digital media archives from past conferences (beginning with 2026 events).
Publishing Pathways
Earn 30,000 CGScholar Points usable in the Rights Agreement phase of publishing.
Receive 25% off Open Access book publications.
Enjoy a one-year personal electronic subscription to all journal and book content published by your Research Network.
Online Programming
Meet the Author — conversations with scholars and writers from across the networks.
Imagining Futures — discussions on emerging ideas shaping research and society.
Learning Series (Media Lab) — online workshops on publishing, research methods, mentorship, and professional development.
Building Community
Grow your professional network through your CGScholar Community social knowledge space.
Receive exclusive updates on upcoming events, new publications, and research highlights from across the Network.
