Supporting Scholars, Bridging Cultures
Supporting Scholars, Bridging Cultures
The American Center for Mongolian Studies (ACMS) is a non-profit educational organization that supports the development of Mongolian Studies and academic exchanges with Inner Asia.
Visit Mongolia
With the lowest population density of any country on earth, Mongolia has plenty of room to explore. We can help with:
- Mongolian Language Learning
- Travel Assistance
- Group Tours in Mongolia
- Conferences and Events for schools, non-profits and government ministries
- Support for academic research projects including the documentation of Mongolia’s cultural heritage
Fellowships
Our office in Ulaanbaatar offers a variety of fellowships and programs for emerging scholars including:
Mongolian Studies
Our main office in Ulaanbaatar includes a Research Library with the largest collection of international scholarship on Mongolia in the country. We also offer:
- a regular Speaker Series that highlights current academic research projects
- Workshops and Training for Mongolian scholars and institutions
- Publications like Mongolia Field Notes and This Month in Mongolian Studies
Recent News
Winners in Young Mongols Writing Contest awarded
The Young Mongols writing competition award ceremony was held at the ACMS Office today. The winners based in Ulaanbaatar have been invited to the ACMS Office on July 27, along with the ...
Read More Job Opening: Executive Director, American Center for Mongolian Studies, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
The American Center for Mongolian Studies (ACMS) seeks an entrepreneurial Executive Director to be based in its Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia office who can lead the development of new programs and projects. ...
Read More ACMS Ulaanbaatar office is closed
The ACMS Ulaanbaatar office is closed from Friday, July 10 to Friday, July 17, in observation of Naadam Holiday. Please note we will reopen on Monday, July 20. Happy Naadam! ...
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Recent Research Notes
Ethnoarchaeology of Mongolian Hide and Fiber Crafts
Author: Kristen Pearson | Mongolia is one of the few places in the world with environmental conditions favorable to the long-term preservation of organic materials, such as textile, leather, and wood.
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Ikh Nart: An Archaeological Treasure Trove
Author: Blake Epstein | Looking at the linguistic landscape of Mongolia enhances our knowledge about Mongolians’ use of language and literacy in their daily lives.
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Linguistic Landscape Research: Ulaanbaatar
Author: Phillip Marzluf | The Ikh Nart Nature Preserve contains a vast array of archaeological sites and artifacts spanning more than 9,000 years of the human history.
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