The Punjab Institute of Oriental & Indian Languages (PIOIL) actively seeks and maintains strategic partnerships with leading national and international universities, academic bodies, and research institutions. These collaborations enrich our academic programs, facilitate faculty and student exchange, and support large-scale research projects.
International Partnerships
Our global collaborations ensure that PIOIL remains at the forefront of Oriental and Indian studies, offering students and faculty exposure to diverse academic environments and methodologies.
| Partner Institution | Country | Focus Area | Status |
| The Royal Asiatic Society | United Kingdom | Joint Seminars, Archival Research Access, and Manuscript Preservation techniques. | Active (MoU 2024-2029) |
| Centre for Asian Languages (CAL) | United States | Faculty/Student Exchange in Computational Linguistics and Comparative Semantics. | Active (MoU 2023-2028) |
| University of Tehran | Iran | Exchange of scholars in Indo-Persian History, Persian Lexicography, and Literary Theory. | Active (MoU 2022-2027) |
| Kyoto University (Department of Indology) | Japan | Collaboration on Buddhist texts, Pali, and Ancient Indian Philosophy. | Ongoing Negotiation |
Key Activities Under International MoUs:
- Visiting Faculty Program: Hosting international professors for specialized short-term courses (3-4 weeks).
- Joint Research Projects: Co-publishing papers and hosting conferences on shared cultural heritage.
- Summer Schools: Offering specialized language and culture immersion programs abroad for PIOIL students.
🇮🇳 National Collaborations
PIOIL maintains strong linkages with premier national institutions to pool resources, conduct joint field studies, and maximize the impact of regional research.
1. Academic & Research Institutions
- National Archives of India (NAI), New Delhi:
- Focus: Training for students in archival science, document conservation, and access to digitized historical records.
- Activity: Joint certificate course on Manuscript Preservation for post-graduate students.
- Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), School of Language, Literature & Culture Studies:
- Focus: Collaborative Ph.D. guidance, mutual recognition of credit transfers for coursework, and exchange of library resources.
- Panjab University, Chandigarh:
- Focus: Sharing laboratory facilities for linguistic analysis and joint organization of regional literary festivals.
2. Governmental & Cultural Bodies
- Ministry of Culture, Government of India:
- Focus: Receiving grants and financial support for the digitization of rare manuscripts and publication of authoritative texts.
- Sahitya Akademi (National Academy of Letters):
- Focus: Joint translation projects and organizing national-level literary seminars and workshops focused on regional Indian languages.
Establishing a New Partnership
PIOIL welcomes proposals for academic, research, and cultural collaboration from recognized institutions worldwide.
Criteria for Partnership:
- Alignment: The proposed collaboration must align with PIOIL’s core mission in Oriental and Indian Languages, Literature, or related Cultural Studies.
- Mutual Benefit: The agreement must offer demonstrable academic benefit to the faculty and students of both institutions.
Proposal Submission:
Interested institutions should submit a detailed Letter of Intent outlining the scope, objectives, proposed activities, and anticipated duration of the partnership to the Dean of Faculty.