Background The Association for Asian Studies (AAS) is a non-profit academic association dedicated to the advancement of the field of Asian Studies through international exchange, networking, publications, research support, and career development.  With the support of the Swedish Government, AAS is launching a new project focused on “Developing the Humanities and Social Sciences and Supporting Under-Represented Scholars of Asia”, which aims at developing the research capacity of local institutions located in post-conflict and conflict areas of Southeast and South Asia. In collaboration with four main implementing partners based in Cambodia, Thailand, India and Pakistan, this project will enhance the academic knowledge, research skills and resources in the