Korean Studies
11/17/25
In spring 2025, the Asia Research Institute launched the UB Korean Studies Program, a non-degree program developed with funding from the Academy of Korean Studies. The core of the program is a vibrant group of UB professors engaged in research about Korea and teaching a growing list of Korea-focused classes.
Asia Policy Roundtables
10/21/25
UB Asia policy roundtables bring together leading scholars, policy experts, government officials and industry leaders each semester to explore important, and timely policy-relevant issues in Asia.
SUNY Global Learning Institute at Buffalo
9/15/23
The SUNY Global Learning Institute (GLI) at Buffalo hosts sponsored student groups from Asia and around the world for short-term educational and cultural exchange opportunities in Buffalo.
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Launched in Spring 2023 with a robust program of conferences, lectures and student activities, the Asia Research Institute is a multidisciplinary hub and collaborative space for research and education on Asia and its diasporic communities. 

Student Opportunities

  • Undergraduate Fellows Program
    12/4/25
    The Asia Research Institute (ARI) Undergraduate Fellows Program is open to students in any major who want to learn more about Asian cultures and societies, explore Asia-related careers, and help plan and volunteer for engaging academic and cultural events at UB. 
  • Graduate Fellows Program
    10/7/25
    The Asia Research Institute (ARI) Graduate Fellows Program is designed for UB graduate students in any field who are involved in Asia-related coursework, research, or teaching at UB. Graduate fellows become members of the vibrant Asian studies community at UB, benefit from ARI programs, and support ARI’s work. 
  • SUNY Global Learning Institute at Buffalo
    9/15/23
    The SUNY Global Learning Institute (GLI) at Buffalo hosts sponsored student groups from Asia and around the world for short-term educational and cultural exchange opportunities in Buffalo.
  • International Student Conference Funding
    11/11/25
    The Asia Research Institute (ARI) provides funding for one UB undergraduate student each year to participate in the Korea America Student Conference (KASC). Students apply to ISC to participate in KASC and simultaneously apply to ARI for funding. ARI funding can only be offered to students who are accepted into the Korea America Student Conference.
  • Korean Literature Society
    11/5/25

Faculty Funding

  • Korean Studies Funding
    9/16/23
    With grant funding from the Academy of Korean Studies, the Asia Research Institute provides seed funding for faculty research projects, faculty conference travel support, and funding to develop new Korean studies classes or classroom modules.
  • International Education Research Grants
    11/6/23
    Through the University at Buffalo Office of International Education (OIE), faculty and graduate students at UB who work on Asia-related topics have the opportunity to apply for funding to support their research.
  • Nila T. Gnamm Fund
    9/16/23
    Managed by the UB APEC Study Center, in conjunction with the Department of Geography and Asian Studies Program, the Nila T. Gnamm Fund supports UB faculty and student research projects related to the study of Southeast Asia, including projects conducted in affiliation with the Asia Research Center.
  • Asia Research Institute Faculty Grants
    11/10/25
    The UB Asia Research Institute (ARI) offers research grants of up to $3,000 on a competitive basis to support scholarly research or creative work related to Asia and Asian diasporas. Funds can support research travel; purchase and collection of data; subvention or other publication expenses; and student research assistants. 

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