The American Research Center in Egypt (ARCE) is a private, nonprofit organization founded in 1948 by a consortium of educational and cultural institutions to support research on Egyptian history and culture, foster broader knowledge about Egypt among the general public, and promote and strengthen American-Egyptian ties. ARCE facilitates research by individuals and institutions in Egypt, produces scholarly publications, holds an annual meeting for its membership, maintains a fellowship program for senior and junior scholars, operates a research library in Cairo, oversees the conservation of Egyptian monuments, and provides training opportunities for Egyptian colleagues.