American Institute for Sri Lankan Studies

****American Institute for Sri Lankan Studies (AISLS):**** The American Institute for Sri Lankan Studies (AISLS) is an Overseas Research Center (ORC) established in 1996. It is a member of the [Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC)](http://www.caorc.org/). Founded in 1981, CAORC is a network of American overseas research centers (ORCs) dedicated to assisting American scholars conducting research on critical issues of national importance in 29 countries around the world. CAORC deepens U.S. expertise in regions critical to national security and economic stability. AISLS is also an affiliate of the [Association for Asian Studies](http://www.asian-studies.org/), an American non-profit dedicated to the advancement of research and teaching on Asian Studies. ****Objectives:**** AISLS’ central objectives are to strengthen American research, expertise and teaching on Sri Lanka and to cultivate links between American and Sri Lankan scholars and institutions. Its main focus is on the humanities, social sciences, and related fields.