Created by the Office of the President in 2005, the Asian Initiative serves as a resource and link between Purdue University and its overseas partners.  Recognizing the rising economic, political and cultural significance of Asia’s two largest countries – China and India – as well as Purdue's longstanding ties to its Chinese and Indian students, faculty and friends, this initiative seeks to significantly broaden and deepen Purdue’s involvement in these parts of the world in the areas of:

•   Research Collaboration, including efforts at Discovery Park
•   International Undergraduate and Graduate Student Recruitment
•   Study Abroad Opportunities
•   Alumni Relations
•   Development

For more information on the Asian Initiative (including grant programs to support both top-level research by Purdue faculty as well as visiting scholars from China and India) please contact:

Matthew Sikora
Asian Initiative Coordinator
Office of International Programs
Purdue University
765.494.7552  office
765.494.2546  facsimile
765.479.6272  mobile
mvsikora@purdue.edu