Regional Center

The Harvard University South Asia Institute (SAI) engages faculty and students through interdisciplinary programs to advance and deepen the teaching and research on global issues relevant to South Asia. Founded in 2003 to further Harvard University’s...

The university-wide Asia Center promotes the study of the region as a whole as well as issues that cut across the national boundaries within Asia. The Center also serves as a venue for leaders and visiting delegations from Asia and elsewhere to discuss...

The Center for African Studies (CAS) is the umbrella organization for all things Africa-related at Harvard University. In 2010, CAS became a National Resource Center for African Studies through the United States Department of Education. The Center serves...

The Center for Middle Eastern Studies is the coordinating body and primary source of additional support for the various academic programs that cover the Middle East. The Center coordinates annual lectures and seminars, houses several research projects (e...

The David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies (DRCLAS) is an inter-faculty initiative focusing on public awareness and scholarly understanding of the cultures, histories, environment and contemporary affairs of Latin America. The Center supports...

Founded in 1948 with a focus on the social sciences, the Davis Center (originally the Russian Research Center) seeks to build knowledge of Russia and Eurasia and stimulate interdisciplinary thinking by creating opportunities for scholars at all stages in...

The Harvard China Fund exists to advance the entire University’s engagement with China. As greater China plays an increasing role in global higher education, the China Fund supports teaching and research on China and promotes Harvard’s presence in China...

The Ukrainian Research Institute serves as a focal point for graduate and undergraduate students, fellows, and associates pursuing research in the Ukrainian language, literature, and history, as well as in anthropology, archaeology, art history, economics...

The Harvard-Yenching Institute is an independent foundation dedicated to advancing higher education in Asia in the humanities and social sciences, with special attention to the study of Asian culture. The Institute currently enjoys partnerships with more...

The Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies, founded in 1955, facilitates interdisciplinary training and research in all fields of Chinese studies at Harvard, particularly on modern China, including Taiwan as well as the mainland. The Center aids scholarly...