The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Public Impact Grants in Buddhist Studies

The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Public Impact Grants in Buddhist Studies, supported by the American Council of Learned Societies, aim to enhance public understanding of Buddhism by funding projects that engage communities and scholars. Eligible projects should focus on making Buddhist art, texts, and traditions accessible, while fostering meaningful connections with the public. This initiative encourages innovative outreach, including translation projects and collaborations with cultural institutions, to broaden the impact of Buddhist scholarship.

Ho Family Foundation Public Impact Grants in Buddhist Studies
ACLS encourages projects that help Buddhist communities of practice engage directly with Buddhist texts, art, histories, or traditions; that make scholarship on Buddhist Studies more accessible to general audiences; or that will inform current public debates on topics from healthcare to environmental policy.

Eligibility

Projects may be conducted by an individual or a collaborative team. If conducted by an individual, the individual is considered the Principal Investigator (PI). Individual applicants and leaders of collaborative teams must have:
a PhD in the humanities or social sciences. The PhD degree must be conferred (officially awarded) by an accredited university by the application deadline. An established scholar who can demonstrate the equivalent of a PhD in publications and professional experience may also qualify.an affiliation—a long-term regular research or teaching appointment—with an accredited institution of higher education, cultural organization, or major research institute.All projects must include a PI or team member with expertise in Buddhist Studies.
The application must be written in English.
There are no restrictions as to the location of work proposed or the citizenship/residence of project team membersAward funds can be used as stipends for work performed, travel, convening, consultant services, staff training, or related office expenses. No institutional overhead is permitted, but direct costs, including office space and administrative assistance, are allowable. A budget is required.

Ineligibility

No academic publications will be supported.