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
- Summer Field School
- Intensive Summer Mongolian Language Program each summer
- Group Tours in Mongolia
- Conferences and Events for schools, non-profits and government ministries
- Any Questions you might have.

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 where members can loan books and access JSTOR. We also offer:
- a regular Virtual Speaker Series that highlights current academic research projects
- Free Online Mongolian Studies Courses for scholars and lifelong learners
- Monthly e-newsletter This Month in Mongolian Studies
- Resources such as Inner Asia Digital Archive and Rental Field Equipment from Bruce Morrison Lab
Recent News
ACMS Annual Board Meeting Took Place on May 14 in Washington D. C.
The ACMS Board of Directors convened on May 14, 2023 in Washington D.C. at the 15th Annual International Mongolian Studies Conference. Present at the Board meeting were ACMS President, Dr. ...
Read More General Survey for Operational Review
Greetings! The American Center for Mongolian Studies is in the midst of reimagining its strategy and operations. As part of this planning process, we gathering feedback from various stakeholders in ...
Read More Job Posting: ACMS Mongolia Field School Assistant Coordinator (Temporary position)
The American Center for Mongolian Studies (ACMS) is seeking an assistant to support the logistics and delivery of the 2023 Mongolia Field School to be held in Ulaanbaatar and rural ...
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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.
Read More 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.
Read More 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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