The Graduate Education and Training in Southeast Asian Studies Consortium was formed with funding from the Luce Foundation with the mission of enhancing graduate education in Southeast Asian studies across North America through innovation and collaboration.

The Graduate Education and Training in Southeast Asian Studies consortium was established through a grant by the Henry Luce Foundation through its Luce Initiative on Southeast Asia (LuceSEA). GETSEA was formed with the mission of enhancing graduate education in Southeast Asian studies across North America through innovation and collaboration.