Application deadline: 16 November 2020
The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) announces the eighth year of an initiative supporting research and teaching in Buddhist studies, funded by The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation. In cooperation with the Foundation, ACLS offers an integrated set of fellowship and grant competitions supporting work that will expand the understanding and interpretation of Buddhist thought in scholarship and society, strengthen international networks of Buddhist studies, and increase the visibility of innovative currents in those studies.
The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Program in Buddhist Studies, administered by ACLS, is committed to inclusion, equity, and diversity as integral components of merit that enhance the scholarly enterprise. It is a priority of this program that cohorts of Fellows and grantees be broadly inclusive of different backgrounds, cultures, and any aspects that make one unique. In Buddhist studies we seek balance in regard to citizenship and university affiliation, as well as in languages, topics, Buddhist traditions, and locations of research.
The Foundation offers five competitions to support teaching and basic research in the humanities and related social sciences.
- The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Dissertation Fellowships in Buddhist Studies
- The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowships in Buddhist Studies
- The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Research Fellowships in Buddhist Studies
- The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Grants for Critical Editions and Scholarly Translations
- The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation New Professorships in Buddhist Studies
These are global competitions. There are no restrictions as to the location of work proposed or the citizenship/residence of applicants. Although applications must be written in English, the final products of research may be in any language.
Applications must be submitted through the ACLS Online Fellowship and Grant Administration (OFA) System (ofa.acls.org). Questions should be directed to BuddhistStudies@acls.org Please read the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) before making inquiries.
For more information about the fellowships (eligibility, selection criteria etc.) please visit the website here.
