Luce/ACLS Collaborative Grant in China Studies
Funds collaborative, innovative projects that build infrastructure and resources to advance China studies through scalable, sustainable research, training, and engagement initiatives.
Funder: American Council of Learned Societies
Due Dates: March 31, 2026 (Letter of Intent) | June 15, 2026 (Full proposal)
Funding Amounts: Up to $120,000 total per project (typically $20,000 per team member, max 6 members); project duration 12–18 months.
Summary: Supports collaborative, innovative projects that advance infrastructure, resources, and engagement in China studies.
Description
This grant supports collaborative pilot initiatives designed to address critical challenges and drive long-term change in the field of China studies. Projects should aim to produce scalable and sustainable outcomes that strengthen the scholarly infrastructure, such as graduate training programs, open access digital platforms, cross-institutional partnerships, or educational resources. Priority is given to projects fostering engagement between scholars and policymakers, developing curricular resources, expanding open access, enhancing language training (especially for less commonly taught languages), and promoting research innovation through new methodologies or interdisciplinary approaches. Proposals that include international or inter-institutional partnerships, support under-resourced institutions, and nurture the next generation of China scholars are especially encouraged.
