The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Early Career Research Fellowships in Buddhist Studies
The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Early Career Research Fellowships in Buddhist Studies, funded by ACLS, support early career scholars pursuing innovative, full-time research in Buddhist Studies.
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Funder: American Council of Learned Societies
Due Dates: October 28, 2026 (Full application) | November 4, 2026 (Institutional statement if PhD not yet conferred)
Funding Amounts: Up to $67,500 for 6–9 months (at $7,500/month); additional $7,500 supplement possible for scholars in contingent, unemployed, or underemployed positions.
Summary: Supports recent PhDs in Buddhist Studies to pursue full-time research or writing projects that broaden and deepen the field.
Key Information: No university overhead allowed; fellowship must be held full-time with no other employment.
Description
These fellowships, administered by the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) and funded by The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Global, are designed to support early career scholars in Buddhist Studies. The award enables recipients to devote six to nine consecutive months to full-time research or writing, free from teaching and administrative duties. Projects may focus on any aspect of Buddhist Studies—including history, philology, philosophy, anthropology, and religious studies—and are encouraged to engage with underrepresented topics, voices, or communities. The program also offers an optional opportunity for fellows to spend time in residence at a member organization of the Consortium of Humanities Centers and Institutes (CHCI).
