Four scholars from Asia, Africa, and Europe have been chosen to come to Stanford under a new program launched by FSI and the Stanford Humanities Center to engage high-profile international scholars in the intellectual life of the university. The group includes Italian sociologist Diego Gambetta, Thai political scientist Thitinan Pongsudhirak, South African anthropologist Steven Robins, and French historian Anne Simonin.

The residencies are meant to attract high-profile international scholars whose research and writing coincide with the missions of both the Humanities Center and FSI. The visitors will offer informal seminars and public lectures and will be available for consultations with interested faculty and students.