SAFI works with researchers, institutions, students and communities across all nine nations and the South Asian diaspora. There are several ways to take part.
Providing students and young professionals with a practical approach to understanding policy issues related to US–South Asia relations through community development activities, internships, and professional development programs.
Apply for a placementJoin one of the ten policy labs as a fellow or country contributor. We particularly welcome applicants from the nations under-represented in existing regional scholarship.
Register your interestUniversities, civil society organisations and research institutes can partner on data collection, resource exchange and joint publication — directly addressing the scholarship resource gap.
Discuss a partnershipContribute to a panel debate, conference, lecture or interview, or propose a roundtable on a trend you believe is being missed.
Propose a sessionSAFI is a nonprofit organization. Contributions sustain independent research and keep our findings openly available to policymakers and the public alike.
Talk to us about givingReceive flagship reports, policy briefs and event invitations as they are published. No more than one message a month.
Join the mailing listOne of SAFI’s founding objectives is recognizing and addressing the resource gap in scholarship between South Asians and their international counterparts. Every fellowship, partnership and placement is directed at that gap.
We seek to enhance emerging scholarship and contribute to high-quality research and policy analysis through data collection and resource exchange with global partners.
Start a conversationApplications are open for early-career researchers and students interested in US–South Asia policy, opinion research, and community development.
Apply nowPartner with the Institute, join a policy lab, or apply for an internship. We work with researchers, institutions, and communities across all nine nations and the diaspora.