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
Announcing the 2025 Mongolia Field Schools!
The American Center for Mongolian Studies is now accepting applications for our 2025 Mongolia Field School courses! These experiential short-courses offer an educational travel experience that blends academic insights and ...
Read More ACMS Speaker Series I Darcy Maier
Speaker: Darcy Maier, English Education and Community Development Peace Corps Volunteer, Mongolia "Teaching English as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Mongolia" Arriving in Mongolia in October 2023 at the age ...
Read More 2025 ACMS Fellowship Applications are Open!
ACMS is now accepting applications for our Field Research, Summer Language Intensive, and Library Fellowships! Apply by February 15, 2025 to be considered for this funding, which supports US citizens interested in conducting independent research projects, ...
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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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