American Institute of Pakistan Studies

What American Institute of Pakistan Studies does

The American Institute of Pakistan Studies (AIPS) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization founded in 1973 and headquartered in Madison, United States. It operates as a bi-national research and education organization with a mission to promote the academic study of Pakistan in the US and to encourage scholarly exchange between the US and Pakistan. AIPS is a member of the Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC) and is governed by a Board of Trustees composed of institutional and individual members.

AIPS delivers a portfolio of academic programs rather than technology products. Core offerings include fellowships, short-term research grants, an annual book prize, conference travel grants, Urdu language training, the Emerging Scholars Symposium, co-sponsorship awards, and supplemental in-country academic programs in Pakistan. These are complemented by an online Resource Library and a member newsletter. The institute maintains Memoranda of Understanding with multiple Pakistani educational and research institutions, and in May 2026 co-hosted a heritage and cultural conservation event with the Pakistan Academy of Letters in Islamabad.

AIPS generates no commercial product revenue. Its economic model relies on tax-deductible donations processed online and by mail, supplemented by membership dues from individual scholars and institutional members (universities and research centers). There is no publicly disclosed pricing for membership or program participation; most offerings are grant-based or membership-driven at no direct monetary cost to participants. The organization operates virtually with a small staff (1–10 employees) and distributes programs through a self-serve website portal serving individual academics and institutional members across North America and South Asia.

Name

American Institute of Pakistan Studies

Legal name

American Institute of Pakistan Studies

Website

https://pakistanstudies-aips.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The American Institute of Pakistan Studies is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1973 that promotes academic study of Pakistan through fellowships, research grants, book prizes, language training, and scholarly exchange between US and Pakistani institutions, funded by donations and governed by its institutional members.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Madison

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

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GTM type

B2B

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Services

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Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: AIPS accepts tax-deductible donations to support its programs including fellowships, short-term research grants, book prizes, the Emerging Scholars Symposium, and Urdu language training. Donations are processed through its website and by mail.

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Core offering

The American Institute of Pakistan Studies (AIPS) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, autonomous nonprofit that promotes academic study of Pakistan in the United States and scholarly exchange between the US and Pakistan. It delivers fellowship programs, short-term research grants, travel grants, an annual book prize, Urdu language courses, the Emerging Scholars Symposium, co-sponsorship awards, and supplemental in-country academic events, supported by an online resource library and member newsletter.

Product overview

The American Institute of Pakistan Studies (AIPS) operates as a unified research and education organization offering a portfolio of academic programs rather than a tech product. The core offerings include fellowships, short-term research grants, book prizes, travel grants, Urdu language courses, emerging scholars symposia, and co-sponsorship awards. These programs are complemented by an online resource library and newsletter, collectively supporting the organization's mission to promote academic study of Pakistan in the US and encourage scholarly exchange between the US and Pakistan.

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Products and services

• Fellowships Academic fellowship programs providing funding opportunities for scholars conducting research on Pakistan.
• Short-Term Research Grants Grants funding short-term research projects focused on Pakistan-related academic topics for scholars and researchers.
• Book Prize Annual award recognizing outstanding scholarly books on Pakistan studies; the 2026 prize was awarded to two recipients.
• Travel Grants Grants funding travel to scholarly conferences for the presentation of papers or organization of panels on Pakistan Studies topics, available to AIPS members.
• Urdu Language Course Urdu language training program supporting scholars in developing language competencies required for Pakistan studies research.
• Emerging Scholars Symposium Symposium supporting and showcasing early-career scholars in Pakistan studies.
• Co-Sponsorship Awards Awards for co-sponsoring academic events and programs related to Pakistan studies.
• Professional Academic Events Supplemental in-country programs supporting professional academic events in Pakistan, including collaborative symposia with Pakistani institutions.

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Pakistan Academy of Letters, IslamabadcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 May 2026AIPS Pakistan collaborated with the Pakistan Academy of Letters to host an academic event titled 'Pakistan's Heritage and Cultural Conservation: Challenges, Strategies, and the Way Forward' on May 4, 2026. The event fostered interdisciplinary dialogue and expanded Pakistan Studies to include culture as a core analytical lens.
• Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIPS is a member of CAORC, a consortium of American overseas research centers. This membership provides institutional framework, networking opportunities, and collaborative possibilities across the network of American overseas research institutions.
• Pakistani Educational and Research InstitutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIPS maintains Memoranda of Understanding with various institutions in Pakistan, facilitating scholarly exchange, collaborative research, and in-country programs. The organization has an extensive network of institutional partnerships across Pakistan's academic sector.

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Recent moves6 records

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Others

• American Council of Learned Societies: A national federation supporting humanities and social science scholarship through fellowships and grants. Interfaces with AIPS through overlapping scholar communities and potential co-funding for advanced research.
• Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC): The consortium of which AIPS is a member. CAORC provides institutional framework, networking, and collaborative opportunities across American overseas research centers, making it a parent-adjacent ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor.

Direct peers

• American Institute of Iranian Studies: A US-based 501(c)(3) supporting academic research on Iran and a CAORC member. Shares AIPS's bi-national exchange model, language training programs, and fellowship-based scholar support structure.
• American Institute of Afghanistan Studies: A bi-national research organization supporting academic study of Afghanistan and a fellow CAORC member. Operates with the same 501(c)(3) nonprofit structure, fellowship/grant programs, and US-government-overlapping footprint as AIPS.
• American Institute of Bangladesh Studies: A bi-national nonprofit supporting academic research on Bangladesh and a CAORC peer. Comparable to AIPS in scale, programs (fellowships, grants, language training), and South Asia regional focus.
• American Institute of Turkish Studies: A fellow CAORC member institute supporting academic study of Turkey through fellowships, grants, and scholarly exchange. Mirrors AIPS's bi-national model, programmatic portfolio, and US-based nonprofit governance.
• American Institute of Indian Studies: A bi-national research and education organization dedicated to academic study of India, operating as a peer within the Council of American Overseas Research Centers. Comparable to AIPS in mission structure, funding model, and fellowship/grants programs.

Regional players

• Pakistan Academy of Letters: Pakistan's premier literary academy, which AIPS explicitly partnered with for the May 2026 cultural heritage event. Operates in Pakistan's academic ecosystem with overlapping mandate around language and cultural scholarship.

Broad incumbents

• Association for Asian Studies: The largest professional society for Asian studies globally, overlapping with AIPS in supporting Pakistan/South Asian scholarship through conferences, publications, and grants, but operating at a much broader multi-country scale.
• Wilson Center's Asia Program: A larger, well-funded policy and research institute covering Asia broadly, including Pakistan-focused research. Indirectly competes for scholar attention and donor dollars in the Pakistan studies space, though with a more policy-oriented focus.

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Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

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