Early on in its existence, CKS identifies as key to rebuilding the academic field in Cambodia the development of a diversified fellowship program. Through its programs, CKS is striv ing to bridge the gap between Cambodians and their international counterparts, while also affording opportunities for established international scholars to pursue their research. Over the past quarter century, CKS provides senior fellowships to hundreds of doctoral and postdoctoral scholars from the US, France and Cambodia. CKS also provides undergraduate students the opportunity to become immersed in the study of Khmer history and Cambodia through its Junior Resident Fellows Program. This undergraduate summer program nurtures exploration and discovery and counts 68 French, 78 Cambodians and 88 US students as alumns.