The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation New Professorships in Buddhist Studies
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This grant funds new permanent faculty positions in Buddhist Studies at institutions worldwide to strengthen research and teaching in the field.
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Funder: American Council of Learned Societies
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $300,000 total per institution over four years; funds support salary, benefits, research expenses, and search costs for a new permanent position.
Summary: Multi-year grants to establish or expand permanent faculty positions in Buddhist Studies at accredited colleges and universities worldwide.
Key Information: Institutions must match at least one-third of Foundation funding and commit to maintaining the position as permanent after grant completion.
Description
This opportunity provides substantial, multi-year funding to accredited colleges and universities worldwide seeking to establish or significantly strengthen Buddhist Studies in their curricular offerings. The grant supports the creation of a new, permanent faculty position in Buddhist Studies at institutions that either have no existing Buddhist Studies curriculum or no more than one permanent faculty member dedicated to the field. The initiative is designed to build institutional capacity, foster robust academic programs, and support the long-term growth of Buddhist Studies as a discipline. Award funds are intended for salary, benefits, research expenses, and search costs related to the new position, not for overhead or indirect costs.
