Initiatives

South Asian Studies Initiative

Mission statement

The South Asian Studies Initiative (SASI) at the University of South Florida advances innovative and globally engaged research and scholarship about South Asia as a distinct and interconnected region bringing life and vital insights to cultures, environments, health, religions, political economies, and creative expression around the world. Our faculty, students, and community-collaborators together cultivate interdisciplinary research, support emerging scholars, and foster public dialogue, to deepen the understanding of South Asia’s significance in shaping the contemporary world.

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