The British Association for South Asian Studies

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Established 1986
BASAS

The British Association for South Asian Studies

is one of the world's leading learned societies for the study of South Asia. It is committed to supporting advanced research in the humanities and social sciences of South Asia through international collaborations, conferences and workshops, lectures, research groups, publications and online discussions.
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The British Association for South Asian Studies (BASAS) is the largest UK academic association for the study of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives, and the South Asian diaspora.

BASAS supports advanced research in the humanities and social sciences of South Asia. One of the overseas organisations grant-aided by the British Academy, it is a registered charity (number 264591).

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…as an early career researcher, I have really valued the connections I have made at BASAS.

By Dr Monika Barthwal-Datta,
University of Surrey

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With membership in over 30 countries, BASAS is one of the world’s leading learned societies for the study of South Asia.

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  • We are committed to supporting advanced research in the humanities and social sciences of South Asia
  • Members can access conferences, workshops, lectures and research groups
  • Graduate and Early Career Researchers can access our online discussion forum

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