Dedicated to the Promotion of Higher Education in Asia

The Harvard-Yenching Institute is an independent foundation providing a range of support for research, training, libraries, and publications in the humanities and social sciences with special attention to Asian Studies.

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"Welcome to the Harvard-Yenching Institute! Established in 1928, the Institute is an independent foundation located on the campus of Harvard University whose primary mission is to advance higher education in Asia..." Read More

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