The Centre de Sciences Humaines is part of the network of 27 research centres funded by the French Foreign Ministry. It conducts research and organises lectures and seminars in the field of social sciences and humanities.
The major research areas of the Centre are:
- International Projections and Regional Dynamics in South Asia
- Economic Regulation and Sustainable Development
- Political Life, Institutional Structures and Social Change
- Urban Dynamics
The CSH has developed partnerships with a number of public and private organisations in order to carry out its research, diffusion and publication activities.
The website includes details on the research programmes, publications, events, staff and opportunities. A diverse collection of articles and occasional papers are also available for download from the website.