We are looking for those in the academic, professional, or policymaking spheres with the interest and potential to play significant roles as public intellectuals. Twenty young American scholars and specialists who focus on China and who wish to venture outside of academia or their profession into areas relevant to foreign policy and public education will be selected for the program.   

PIP is an enrichment opportunity intended to complement fellows’ primary academic or professional positions; stipends are not provided, but all program-related expenses are covered.  The program offers unique opportunities for professional development, mentoring by senior scholars, networking, and exposure.  Fellows will meet with senior American and Chinese policymakers and specialists, and will be exposed to individuals and institutions outside of their own fields, such as the arts, business, health, and civil society.  Fellows will also have the opportunity to meet journalists and others in the media, and will have access to media coaches to help edit and place op-eds and develop a social media presence.  Successful applicants will become part of an accomplished community of PIP fellows with a strong peer network of mutual support and academic collaboration.  

The application deadline is Sunday May 11, midnight (ET), 2025.  Further information on eligibility, selection criteria, and how to apply is below. Download the PDF version of this call for application here.

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 four-day domestic workshops, one in Washington D.C. (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 and Selection:

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 the names of and contact information for two references (one professional and one personal). 

Applications are now closed.

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 July 2025.  

More information:

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.

PIP Fellow Testimonials

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The National Committee on U.S.-China Relations is the leading nonprofit nonpartisan organization that encourages understanding of China and the United States among citizens of both countries. The National Committee believes that forthright dialogue between U.S. business, policy, and civic leaders and senior Chinese government leaders benefits Americans and creates opportunities to promote U.S. interests.

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The National Committee believes that forthright dialogue between American business, policy, and civic leaders and senior Chinese government leaders benefits Americans and creates opportunities to promote U.S. interests. 

The National Committee on U.S.-China Relations is the leading nonprofit nonpartisan organization that encourages understanding of China and the United States among citizens of both countries. 

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The American delegation was led by NCUSCR Board Director Robert Daly, who also serves as director of the Kissinger Institute on China and the United States at the Wilson Center. The Chinese delegation was led by Professor Wang Dong, a faculty member in Peking University’s School of International Studies and Institute for Global Health and Development, as well as the Executive Director of iGCU.

The first day of the forum featured robust dialogue on the Peking University campus, fostering candid discussions between the delegations. Over the following two days, the American delegates participated in a series of external meetings across Beijing, engaging with government officials, policy leaders, private sector representatives, journalists, and other thought leaders.

This collaborative initiative underscored the importance of fostering mutual understanding and building connections between emerging leaders in the U.S. and China at a time of great uncertainty in the bilateral relationship.

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This year, we celebrated William E. Ford, chairman and chief executive officer of General Atlantic, for his enormous contributions to constructive Sino-American relations. Mr. Ford has been a board member of the National Committee for almost a decade and strongly supports our mission to promote forthright dialogue, mutual understanding, and cooperation between the United States and China.   

In addition to remarks from Mr. Ford, the evening featured distinguished speakers including NCUSCR Executive Vice Chair Evan Greenberg, Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng, and NCUSCR President Stephen A. Orlins. Presidents Biden and Xi also sent congratulatory letters which were read during the event. The evening included a marquee performance by students from The Juilliard School to highlight the essential role that musical exchange plays in people-to-people relations. 

This year’s gala saw a record level of donations. The National Committee is deeply grateful to all our supporters and friends for enabling us to continue our work. 

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National Committee participants included Stephen A. Schwarzman, Chairman, CEO and Co-Founder, Blackstone; National Commitee Director Sheldon Pang, vice chairman, Freeport Commodities LLC; Stephen Kehoe, executive vice president, chief corporate affairs officer, PepsiCo and chairman of the board of directors, PepsiCo Foundation; and National Committee President Stephen A. Orlins.

The National Commitee joined the US-China Business Council, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and the Aspen Strategy Group at the meeting, which also included representatives of the Asia Society and Council on Foreign Relations. The meeting included discussion of trade, economic, and investment policies, and the potential for greater cooperation on healthcare, climate, and security issues.

“It is essential to American interests that business leaders and policy experts have the opportunity to discuss critical issues, address concerns, and build working relationships with Chinese leaders to improve the bilateral relationship ,” said NCUSCR President Stephen Orlins. “In light of the many challenges confronting the world today, it is imperative that Americans and Chinese work constructively to address issues of global concern.”

The National Committee believes that forthright dialogue between American business, policy, and civic leaders and senior Chinese government leaders fosters mutual understanding and creates opportunities to promote U.S. interests.

The National Committee on U.S.-China Relations is the leading nonprofit nonpartisan organization that encourages understanding of China and the United States among citizens of both countries.

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NCUSCR participants included Mr. John Keogh, President of Chubb; Mr. Ken Caplan, Global Co-Chief Investment Officer of Blackstone; Mr. David Rusoff, Chief Legal Officer of Citadel Securities; Mr. Andy Blocker, Global Head of Public Policy and Strategic Partnerships of Invesco and NCUSCR Director; Ken Miller, President and CEO of Ken Miller Capital and NCUSCR Director; and Mr. Xie Pengfei, Managing Member of PX Global Advisors.

NCUSCR is committed to promoting forthright dialogue and mutual understanding between the United States and China. Meetings among business leaders and senior Chinese government officials promote dialogue on economic development and bolster all areas of the complex relationship. This meeting with the Governor of Hainan is one of NCUSCR’s many initiatives to fulfill our mission to promote understanding and cooperation between the United States and China.

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Participants from NCUSCR included Dr. Charlie Kawwas, President of Broadcom; Amy Celico, Partner at Albright Stonebridge Group and NCUSCR Director; Joshua Ramo, President of Sornay, LLC and NCUSCR Director; and Kristina Hooper, Chief Market Global Strategist at Invesco.

NCUSCR is committed to promoting forthright dialogue and mutual understanding between the U.S. and China. Meetings between civic and business leaders and senior Chinese government officials not only strengthen economic ties but enhance all aspects of the complex relationship. This meeting with the Executive Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs is one of NCUSCR’s many initiatives to foster cooperation, navigate challenges, and bolster bilateral relations.

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“At the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations, we are committed to building bridges between the people of our two countries,” NCUSCR President Stephen A. Orlins said. “American investment builds bridges like no other activity. I am fond of saying trading is like dating but investment is like marriage: you have to find a way to make it work.”

The National Committee on U.S.-China Relations believes that open communications between Americans from the business community and senior levels of the Chinese government improves understanding in both communities. This meeting with Shanghai’s mayor is but one of the National Committee’s many subnational initiatives designed to promote dialogue, navigate challenges, and find ways to bolster bilateral relations.

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