India and Tibet share a profound historical and cultural relationship, rooted in centuries of spiritual and cultural exchange. Often described as being “as old as the Himalayas,” this bond has significantly influenced Tibetan identity and tradition over the ages. Since ancient times, Tibetans have revered India as the “Land of the Gods,” while India regards Tibet as a sacred land—underscoring the deep cultural and religious ties between the two regions. This relationship, however, was altered when the People’s Liberation Army marched into Tibet. The transformation of Tibet under Chinese occupation has realigned India’s neighborhood relations.
Since its inception, the Tibet Policy Institute has organized conferences on a variety of themes. In keeping with this tradition, the Tibet Policy Institute (TPI) is pleased to announce the 8th Indian Scholars’ Conference on Tibetan Studies, to be held from October 8 to 9, 2026, at ATWS, Khanyara, Dharamshala. The conference aims to foster scholarly exchange and provide a platform for Indian scholars to present their research on various aspects of Tibetan Studies.
We invite scholars to submit papers under the following broad themes:
- Historical Significance of Indo-Tibet Relations
- Geopolitical and Political Dimensions of Indo-Tibet Relations
- The Role of Buddhism, Exchange of Ideas, and Changes
- Migration, Community Integration, and Language Exchange
- Trade and Border Issues between Tibet and India
- The Impact of State-building and Militarization of Tibet and the Himalaya
- Textual and Phonological Studies
- Art and Visual Studies
- Tibetan Plateau and Its Environment
Working Language: English
Guidelines for Paper Submission
- Abstract Submission Deadline: May 25, 2026 (Abstracts should be between 250-300 words).
- CV Requirement: A short CV, including your contact number, must accompany the abstract.
- Notification of Acceptance: Selected participants will be informed by June 1, 2026.
- Priority Consideration: Original research papers will be given priority.
- Full Paper Deadline: September 25, 2026 (Papers must be a minimum of 4,000 words).
- Submission Email: Please send all submissions to: your email [email protected]
- Formatting Guidelines: Submitted papers must adhere to the Chicago Manual of Style formatting guidelines.
TPI will provide accommodation and reimburse travel expenses within the prescribed limit.
Conference Coordinator: Dr. Tsewang Dorji, Research Fellow
Tel: +91 9003081576, Email: [email protected]