A Message from the Director
Lien-Hang T. Nguyen, Director, Weatherhead East Asian Institute

Welcome to the Weatherhead East Asian Institute, a hub for the study of modern and contemporary East, Southeast, and Inner Asia at Columbia University. Since its founding in 1949, WEAI has been a pioneer in East Asian Studies, expanding research in underexplored areas, fostering a collaborative community of experts from across disciplines, and offering unparalleled insight into one of the world’s most dynamic regions.
News
Deadline for all application materials (including letters of reference): May 16, 2025.
Research fellowships available for Ph.D. students who are willing and able to assist with planning for the new program this summer.
New WEAI Studies title uncovers pockets of reclamation and resistance among filmed depictions of non-Han peoples.