Submission Guidelines

The China Studies Review looks for contributors for its annual academic journal in print as well as its online CSR Blog. Below are respective guidelines for print and online submissions. 

Print Submissions: 

Overview:

  • The topic of the paper must be China-focused.
  • Only works by SAIS students will be considered.
  • Papers written in current and previous semesters at SAIS are eligible. 
  • Submissions between 2,000 and 8,000 words are preferred.
  • Research papers, policy briefs, commentaries, etc. are welcome.
  • “A” score papers written at SAIS will be given preferential consideration.

Submitting to CSR Volume 8:

  • The submission process is CLOSED.
  • Deadlines:
    • SAIS DC Campus: January 30th, 2022 by 5PM EST.
    • SAIS Europe and HNC: February 4th, 2022 by 5PM EST. 
  • Please send all submissions to saischinastudiesreview@gmail.com.
  •  Once an article is selected for CSR publication, it must be withdrawn from consideration by other academic journals.  

Online Submissions:

Overview

  • The subject of feature blog posts should be China-related. They can range from conventional academic topics to cultural and/or artistic topics.
  • Only SAIS students’ and alumni’s works will be considered.
  • Submissions between 1,000 to 2,000 words are preferred.
  • Policy memos, op-eds, interviews, book & event reviews, etc. are welcome. 
  • The CSR online editorial staff is committed to assisting writers at any point in the publication process, whether it’s developing an idea into a full-fledged piece, or it’s revising a completed draft. 

Submitting to the CSR Blog:

  • Submissions are OPEN NOW!
  • Deadline: Rolling
  • Please send all ideas and works to saischinastudiesreview@gmail.com

We look forward to featuring your work on the SAIS CSR print and online platform!