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who we are
Dedicated to the study, teaching and research of Khmer civilization and the cultures of the Mekong region
The Center for Khmer Studies is a non-profit, non-governmental organization promoting the social sciences, arts and humanities as they relate to Cambodia and Southeast Asia. We support emerging Cambodian scholars, writers and artists and run educational, cultural and research-based program.
what we do
At the heart of our Siem Reap campus in Wat Damnak the largest specialized public library in Cambodia outside Phnom Penh with 5,000 books, journals and monographs in Khmer, English and French. Our publications include Siksacakr, a tri-lingual academic journal; Wooden Architecture of Cambodia: A Disappearing Heritage in English and Khmer; and David Chandler's The History of Cambodia in Khmer.
In Phnom Penh, our Junior Faculty Training Program expand the skills of young Cambodian professionals. We collaborate with local and oversas universities and institutions and offer a range of fellowships, training and research opportunities.