Each year, the Department of South Asia Studies hosts a distinguished visiting scholar who is in residence for a month. Over the course of the month, they deliver five lectures and meet regularly with faculty and graduate students. This is a core research and teaching initiative in the department.

Other Visiting Scholars 

The Department of South Asia Studies hosts a range of short-term visiting scholars and fellows. Recent appointments include the following: 

Professor Sutapa Dutta (University of Delhi, 2025) 

Professor Chinnaiah Jangam (Carleton University, 2025) 

Professor P. K. Yasser Arafath (University of Delhi, 2023-24) 

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