The fellowship provides stipends to PhD students for full-time dissertation preparation in Buddhist Studies, including research or writing stages. The ten-month period supports fieldwork, archival research, analysis, or writing, with no other employment allowed. Projects should focus on Buddhist history, literature, culture, or communities of practice. Optional residency opportunities are available through CHCI.
Applicants must be PhD students who have completed all coursework and comprehensive exams and are ready for full-time dissertation research or writing by April 15, 2027. The dissertation must focus on Buddhist Studies.
