Supporting Scholars, Bridging Cultures

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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.

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Visit Mongolia

With the lowest population density of any country on earth, Mongolia has plenty of room to explore. We can help with:

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Fellowships

Our office in Ulaanbaatar offers a variety of fellowships and programs for emerging scholars including:

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Mongolian Studies

Our main office in Ulaanbaatar includes a Research Library where members can loan books and access JSTOR. We also offer:

Recent News

Job Opening: Resident Director

Job Opening: Resident Director, American Center for Mongolian Studies, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia The American Center for Mongolian Studies (ACMS) is seeking a Resident Director for its Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia office. We need ...
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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. ...
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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 ...
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Recent Research Notes

Dippers in the Altai

Mongolia Field Note #15  ‣  Author: Andrew Laurie Background The White-throated Dipper, or Гялаан омруут харзлай, (Cinclus cinclus) is distributed from Europe to China, including upland parts of Mongolia.    Andrew […]
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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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