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
ACMS MRL 3D Scanner Used for Digital Cultural Heritage Project
ACMS is pleased to report the first usage of Morrison Research Lab's latest addition, NextEngine UltraHD 3D Scanner by ZEV Digital Museum for their latest digital cultural heritage project. (Those of you who ...
Read More Mongolian Buddhism in the Modern World – July 8, 6:30pm PT / July 9, 9:30am ULAT
Title: Mongolian Buddhism in the Modern World (Register here) Date: July 8, 6:30pm PT / July 9, 9:30am ULAT This Virtual Speaker Series session will be on Mongolian Buddhism in ...
Read More ACMS donates books to Khentii Correctional Center Library
ACMS executed the program "Books for Mongolia" from 2003-2017, putting one million English language books, ranging from children’s picture books to university textbooks, into the hands of students and leaders ...
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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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