The Institute for the Cultural and Intellectual History of Asia of the Austrian Academy of Sciences is dedicated to the investigation of Asian cultures. Research activities have various focal points, are generally based on philologic-historical methods and refer to the history of ideas and mentalities. Research projects comprise the study of wider thematic complexes, editing of important primary sources, and the production of specialized dictionaries. Results aim at furthering our knowledge in various specific regional disciplines as well as the understanding of the multiple developments, contacts, and mutual influences among Asian cultures.This website contains detailed information about their research projects, curricula, and publications (including information pn ordering).