The Robert H.N. Ho Family Foundation New Professorships in Buddhist Studies
The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation New Professorships in Buddhist Studies offer multi-year grants to colleges and universities wishing to establish or expand teaching in Buddhist Studies.
Grant Details
Institutions of higher education worldwide are eligible to apply for grants up to $300,000, to be expended over four years, in support of teaching positions in Buddhist Studies.
The proposed position should be a new position. If the proposed position is a replacement for a retirement or otherwise vacated position where Buddhist Studies at the institution would be significantly affected without award funds, the proposal should make that case and note why the previous position could not be filled.
The establishment of the position must contribute significantly to the institution. This means establishing a curriculum in Buddhist Studies where none has existed or where such a curriculum was in clear and urgent need of additional support.
Award funds should be used only for the new professor’s salary, benefits, and research expenses. The funds may not be used for university overhead or any indirect/administrative costs or office expenses.
In addition, institutions are eligible to request funds for costs related to a competitive search for the proposed position. The total request must not exceed $300,000.
Institutions must commit to maintaining the seeded position as a permanent, tenure-track post after the expiration of The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Global’s funding. At institutions without a tenure-track system, the applicant institution must commit to continuing the position for a substantial period after the expiration of this grant’s funding.
The heart of the application is a statement outlining the proposed position—its responsibilities, departmental location, rank, and fit with the institution’s mission and curricular plans, and the qualifications sought in potential appointees. The statement should describe the process of identifying the appointee.
Application is due January 18, 2024.
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