This paper explores the value of collaborative research models in counselor training research. The focus is on a model that encourages interinstitutional collaborative research efforts, in which colleagues are brought together without a detailed purpose to generate and share research ideas. Several fundamental components of an effective experiential research team include: (1) researchers with a sufficiently similar point of view; (2) members with a variety of established skills; (3) a specified task to be accomplished; (4) a team of 4-10 members; (5) members with a commitment to the research effort and the ability to practice self-control; and (6) well-planned team research meetings. A discussion of the relative strengths and weaknesses of the model concludes the paper. (Author)