The National Committee on United States-China Relations is pleased to announce the ninth round of its Public Intellectuals Program (PIP), generously funded by the Carnegie Corporation of New York. This two-year initiative aims to nurture the next generation of American China scholars and specialists by deepening their understanding of U.S.-China policymaking, fostering valuable professional connections, and equipping them to engage with the public on critical issues.
Program Highlights:
From Summer 2025 to Spring 2027, PIP IX will include:
- Seminars in Washington, D.C. and the West Coast.
- A study tour to Asia.
- Opportunities to participate in public education initiatives and National Committee delegations.
Fellows will benefit from mentorship by senior scholars, networking opportunities, and media training to enhance public outreach capabilities.
Eligibility:
- Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
- Academics must have a terminal degree (i.e.: PhD, JD, MD, EdD, MFA) and several years of experience teaching and/or researching China.
- Those in other professional fields must have several years of experience in China-related work. All must have demonstrated expertise on China.
- Priority is given to candidates aged 32–46 who are based in the United States or Greater China.
Commitments:
During the two-year program period, fellows will be expected to commit to the following:
- Two 4- or 5-day Washington, D.C. -based workshops (Fall 2025 and Spring 2027);
- One three-day West Coast workshop (Spring 2026);
- One 12 to 14-day fellows’ trip to China or other Asian countries (Summer 2026 or Winter 2027);
- Develop and execute at least one public education program with up to $1,250 funding from PIP.
Application Details:
- Applicants must complete an online application which includes an essay of no more than 800 words focused on how you would benefit from the PIP program and how the program would benefit from your participation,
- Short supplementary questions,
- A current CV, and
- Names of and contact information for two references (one professional and one personal).
Applications are due by May 11, 2025 (midnight ET). There will be two information sessions for prospective applicants held on April 15, 2pm (ET) and April 16, 8pm (ET).
Applications are reviewed by a selection committee made up of PIP’s advisory committee and National Committee staff. Applicants can expect to receive updates on their applications by the end of June 2025.
For more information on the first eight rounds of PIP, including a database and a list of 160 PIP fellows, please go to http://www.ncuscr.org/pip. For further inquiries, please contact pipapplication@ncuscr.org.
For more information and to apply, visit the program’s official page.
Apply Here by May 11, 2025