The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Early Career Research Fellowships in Buddhist Studies - American Council of Learned Societies
This fellowship supports early career scholars in Buddhist Studies with up to nine months of funded research and writing time to produce significant scholarly work.
Funder: American Council of Learned Societies
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2026 (graduate-school confirmation letter, if PhD not yet conferred) | November 2026 (full application deadline via OFA, 9:00 PM EST)
Funding Amounts: Up to $70,000 stipend (prorated for shorter terms); up to $5,000 supplement for eligible scholars; up to 9 months duration.
Summary: Supports early career scholars in Buddhist Studies by providing dedicated research and writing time to produce significant scholarly work.
Description
This fellowship provides early career, pre-tenure scholars in Buddhist Studies with substantial support to focus exclusively on research and writing, free from teaching and administrative obligations. The program aims to foster the production of significant scholarly outputs, such as a monograph, series of journal articles, or translations, and values diversity in research topics, traditions, and applicant backgrounds. The fellowship tenure can last up to nine months (minimum six months), with flexibility to split into two periods if needed. The program is global, open to scholars regardless of citizenship, institutional affiliation, or research location, and emphasizes inclusion and equity within the field of Buddhist Studies.
