Raman Visiting Scholar in India Studies
The annual Raman Visiting Scholar in India Studies brings a leading scholar or public intellectual to Seattle University to advance learning and dialogue about India and the Indian diaspora. Through a keynote public lecture, classroom visit, and faculty engagement, the program connects global scholarship with the Seattle community. The program will launch in AY 2026-2027.

The Raman Visiting Scholar in India Studies is an annual program at the Roundglass India Center that brings a leading scholar to Seattle University for a short residency focused on advancing interdisciplinary dialogue on India and the Indian diaspora. Supported by the generosity of the Raman Family, the visit centers on a major keynote lecture open to the university and broader Seattle community. Through this program, Seattle University welcomes prominent voices whose work deepens understanding of India’s global significance while engaging students and faculty across disciplines.
The program will launch in AY 2026-2027