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 borrow 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 hosted the University of Pennsylvania LIV Program
ACMS hosted the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School's Lauder Intercultural Venture Program Mongolia: Mining and Herding in the Heart of Central Asia, led by Professor Christopher Atwood, from October 12-19th, ...
Read More ACMS 20th Anniversary Celebration!
On June 4, 2024 the ACMS held a celebration event for the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the ACMS Ulaanbaatar office. See photos and videos from the event here ...
Read More Maury Kravitz Library Donation!
On May 30, 2024 the ACMS held a ceremony to officially receive a donation from the family of Maury Kravitz of the library of Chinggis Khan related books that Mr. ...
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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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