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Comitas Institute for Anthropological Study

Supporting in-depth ethnographic research that addresses critical issues in contemporary society.

Hands-on ethnographic methods training. Online & NYC.

Prizes & Awards

Honoring ethnographic research that generates public knowledge.

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Visual Anthropology

The Comitas Gallery

Five decades of photography & video from the ethnographic archive.

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Biography, the Cowles Lecture, and 100 PhDs in Applied Anthropology.

Field School 2026

Register for the 2026 Field School

Three sessions available: Online in April, on-site in NYC in July, and online in August. Same 30-hour curriculum across all formats.

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Dr. Amina Tawasil Awarded Foreword INDIE in Women’s Studies

CIFAS Board Member recognized for her book Paths Made by Walking: The Work of Howzevi Women in Iran.

CIFAS & SFAA

2026 Comitas Award Winners Announced

Jordan Thomas and Roberto J. González recognized for outstanding ethnographic research advancing public knowledge.

CIFAS at SFAA

March 17–21, 2026

The Comitas Institute at the SfAA

Joint mixer, award ceremony, panels, and workshops at the annual meeting in Albuquerque.

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