Category : Announcements

India’s Path to a Carbon-Free Future: A Conversation with Professor Michael B. McElroy

Sep 3, 2025 | Announcements, Climate, Faculty, India, News

How can India turn waste and clean energy into fuel to fight air pollution? The answer may lie in biomass, says Michael B. McElroy, the Gilbert Butler Professor of Environmental Studies in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences and the Harvard Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Prof. McElroy is one of the inaugural recipients of a Mittal Institute Faculty Climate Grant for his project, “Optimizing India’s Biofuel Capacity with Green Hydrogen Penetration: A Decarbonization and Emission Reduction Strategy.”

Faculty Funding for Climate Research on South Asia

Aug 28, 2025 | Announcements, Climate, Faculty, News

The Mittal Institute is excited to announce a funding opportunity for faculty research on climate change in South Asia in the academic year 2025-2026. Harvard faculty members from any Harvard School are invited to propose impactful climate research projects or interdisciplinary collaboration through workshops that address the critical challenges of climate change in the region.

The Mittal Institute Presents the 2024–25 Year in Review and Arts Program Reports

Aug 20, 2025 | Afghanistan, Announcements, Arts Program, Associates, Bangladesh, Faculty, Fellows, In Region, India, Myanmar, Nepal, News, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Students

The Mittal Institute is excited to announce the release of the 2023–24 Year in Review and 2023–24 Arts Program reports. Like every year, the comprehensive Year in Review Report includes updates on all major faculty-led programs, lists awards and fellowships, highlights the work of students, student organizations, and scholars, and summarizes events and other achievements. The Arts Program Report highlights the incredible impact and accomplishments of the Mittal Institute’s various arts initiatives, which include fellowships, exhibitions, and events. Both reports offer valuable insights into the institute’s mission of connecting Harvard with South Asia.

Summer Reading Recommendations

May 20, 2025 | Announcements, Community, Graduate Student Associates, News

Summer is the perfect time to slow down with a good book, and our Graduate Student Associates have some great recommendations to inspire your next read. From climate displacement, to questions of identity, to stories set in 1980s Sri Lanka, their picks span a wide range of themes and perspectives. There’s something here for every reader. Happy reading!

The Impact of Climate Change on Emergency Healthcare in India: Research by Prof. Caleb Dresser

May 14, 2025 | Announcements, Climate, Faculty, India, News

As climate change intensifies, extreme weather events—especially heatwaves—are placing growing pressure on India’s healthcare system. To better understand these challenges, the project “Climate Change, Health Security, and Emergency Care in India: An Exploratory Evaluation” was launched with support from a Mittal Institute grant.

The Mittal Institute’s Summer 2025 Student Grant Recipients

May 8, 2025 | Announcements, In Region, News, Students

Each semester, the Mittal Institute offers grants to Harvard students to further their research, language study, or internship opportunities. This coming summer 2025, 12 students were awarded grants to carry out projects across five countries. Their work spans a wide range of topics, from examining antibiotic access in India, to studying death and dying in Tibetan Buddhism, to immersing themselves in the languages of Pashto, Sanskrit, and Tamil.

Advancing South Asia Scholarship: 2025 Mittal Institute Faculty Research Grant Recipients

May 1, 2025 | Announcements, Faculty, News

Each year, the Mittal Institute supports faculty-led research projects that bring together scholars from diverse disciplines and regions, all focused on themes relevant to South Asia. We are delighted to announce this year’s grant recipients.

South Asia Institute Condolences on Pahalgam

Apr 29, 2025 | Announcements, News

For fifteen years, the South Asia Institute at Harvard University has worked in India and other parts of South Asia to advance scholarship and research, seeking to connect Harvard to India and to the wider region, advancing mutual understanding and improving lives....

Call for Applications: Indian Classical Dance Conference

Apr 25, 2025 | Announcements, Arts Program, News

The Mittal Institute is excited to co-host “Intersections 2025: Traditions and Innovations in Indian Classical Dance” on September 27–28, a national conference convening artists, scholars, presenters and community leaders to explore innovation, preservation, and progress in the Indian classical dance artforms in the U.S. Applications are open until May 25 for Original Works (performance + talk), Research Talks, Workshops (movement, pedagogy, professional development), and Poster Presentations

Courses on South Asia at Harvard: Fall 2025

Apr 9, 2025 | Announcements, News, Students

Harvard offers a diverse range of courses on South Asia, spanning language, history, politics, economics, religion, and beyond. Explore a selection of Fall 2025 offerings. For the latest updates, please consult the Course Catalog. We’ll continue to expand this list as new courses are announced.

Spotlight on the Newly Launched Harvard Bangladeshi Students’ Association (HBSA)

Mar 25, 2025 | Announcements, Bangladesh, Community, News, Students

This academic year, the Harvard Bangladeshi Students’ Association (HBSA) was founded as a University-wide recognized student organization to build community, amplify Bangladeshi voices, and create spaces for cultural celebration, professional development, and advocacy. The Mittal Institute spoke with president Moomtahina Fatima, vice-president Khondoker Nazmoon Nabi, and treasurer Safwan Hossain about the mission of their group, their inaugural event on February 21, and what role Harvard students from Bangladesh and other diaspora members can take in engaging on challenges that Bangladesh faces today.

Masuma Halai Khwaja, Visiting Artist Fellow, on Using Textiles to Create Cultural Narratives

Mar 5, 2025 | Announcements, Arts Program, Community, News

Masuma Halai Khwaja joins the Mittal Institute this spring as a Visiting Artist Fellow. A visual artist, she explores textiles as a medium to weave together personal memory, diverse histories, and cultural intersections—creating narratives that transcend their origins. Working with fabrics sourced from local flea markets, she integrates embroidery to symbolize the fragmentation of traditions in the face of globalization.