About this user
The Center for Khmer Studies' (CKS) mission is to support research, teaching and public service in the social sciences, arts and humanities as they relate to Cambodia. We aim to connect Cambodian scholars, students and artists with their international colleagues for the purpose of fostering understanding of Cambodia and Southeast Asia.
Specific objectives of CKS are to: * Facilitate research and international scholarly exchange through programs that increase understanding of Cambodia and its region; * Help strengthen Cambodia's cultural and academic structures and integrate Cambodian scholars into their regional and international community; * Promote a vigorous Cambodian civil society.
Founded in 1999, CKS is an international, non-governmental organization supported by a consortium of universities, organizations, scholars and individuals. CKS is registered with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cambodia and incorporated in the United States as a tax-exempt institution under article 501 (c) 3 of the Internal Revenue Code.
CKS is the first and only member institution of the Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC) in Southeast Asia. Our programs are based in two offices in Cambodia: our headquarters in Siem Reap-Angkor and in the capital, Phnom Penh. We also maintain an administrative office in New York City and a support office in Paris, Les Amis du Centre d'Etudes Khméres where it is registered as an Association Loi 1901.
Programs and Initiatives
CKS seeks to provide a recognizable, common point of exchange, as well as an in-country logistical resource for scholarly research. We think of ourselves as a bridge and a crossroads, a real "center" for institutions, scholars, students and the general public through: * The CKS Library: the largest public library outside the capital, Phnom Penh, with over 11,000 monographs, books and journals and public computers. * Fellowships: support the research and education of junior and senior scholars from Cambodia and overseas. * Research and Training Programs: support the training and integration of young Cambodian scholars into research projects about Cambodia in collaboration with Cambodian and overseas universities. * Publishing and Translation Program: publishing and/or translating original manuscripts as well as translating much-needed social science and historical texts into the Khmer language. * Conferences/Events: international, inter-disciplinary workshops, conferences and lectures held in Siem Reap and Phnom Penh establish direct links between Cambodian and international scholars.
Governance and Support
The Center is administered by a Director who is appointed by the Board of Directors. It is supported by a Consortium of domestic and international institutions and individuals and receives funding through foundation grants, corporate support and generous private individuals and groups (see also Support CKS).
Age
16
Country
Cambodia
