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
Professor Atwood Illuminates the Secret History of the Mongols at the ACMS Speaker Series
On May 27, 2025, ACMS hosted a public lecture by Professor Christopher P. Atwood.The American Center for Mongolian Studies (ACMS) hosted a captivating lecture by distinguished historian Professor Christopher P. ...
Read More UPenn Global Seminar Explores Mongolia’s Pastoral Culture, History, and Art
From May 16 to May 23, the ACMS hosted the UPenn Global Seminar in Mongolia for the third consecutive year, welcoming 16 students led by Professor Christopher Atwood. During their ...
Read More A lifelong bond with Mongolia: Anita’s journey through books and education
Each spring for more than two decades, Anita Fahrni-Minear has returned to Mongolia not as a tourist, but as a friend, mentor, and quiet force for educational transformation. “It’s very ...
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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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