American Institute of Indian Studies

The American Institute of Indian Studies (AIIS) was formed to further the knowledge of India in the United States by supporting American scholarship on India. The programs of AIIS foster the production of and engagement with scholarship on India, and promote and advance mutual understanding between the citizens of the United States and of India. AIIS is committed to equity, inclusion and access to all communities in fulfilling its mission. It will promote wider diversity throughout the organization, in the interest of addressing the historical disenfranchisement of communities globally. AIIS will develop collaborations and initiatives with institutions that represent the diversity of the United States, including those serving communities that have not had access to India-focused programs.