Academic Development Grants

The Academic Development Grants strive to support and advance authentic Buddhist studies at the highest level of academic excellence. Such scholarly distinction, which once existed only in Asian monasteries and dharma centers, is flourishing today at major universities around the world. To inspire students and faculty alike, Buddhist study and research programs at the university and graduate levels require teachers and scholars who are knowledgeable about the Buddha’s teachings, grounded in Buddhist traditions, and have the open-mindedness to debate the role of Buddhism in the world today.

Considerations

Please note the following in applying for an Academic Development Grant. The following types of applications are welcome:

• Applications originated from universities and academic institutions.
• Programs to strengthen academic Buddhist study and research
• Outreach programs to students on campus, the community, and the public
• Collaboration on sponsorship from the university, institution, or other benefactors

The following types of applications will not be considered:

• Applications originated from individuals (For information about individual grants and scholarships follow this link)
• Support for organizing or participating in conferences
• Building and construction projects
• Indirect costs, overhead, and other administrative costs will not be supported

The application window for an Academic Development Grant is open from March 15 – June 15 and September 15 – December 15 each year, with deadlines at 23:59 US Eastern Standard Time on June 15 and December 15, respectively. Late submissions will not be accepted. Please note there is a two-step submission process required for the Academic Development Grant:

1. Indication of Interest form (We advise submitting this as early as possible within the grant submission window) and, if approved,
2. Grant Application

June 15 deadline: applicants will be notified in November, with funding for successful applicants available the following January. December 15 deadline: applicants will be notified the followingMay, with funding for successful applicants available in July.