HCBSS Visiting Fellowships

HCBSS Visiting Fellowships are primarily intended for scholars in the field of Buddhist Studies who are currently teaching in or affiliated with an academic institution elsewhere, but independent scholars may also be considered. 

The Visitors Program at the HCBSS is intended for scholars in the field of Buddhist Studies who are currently teaching in or affiliated with an academic institution elsewhere, but independent scholars may also be considered. These fellowships are nominated by the Buddhist Studies faculty at Stanford across academic ranks for a short-term, ranging from one month to three months.

Visiting scholars are expected to conduct collaborative research with Stanford Buddhist Studies faculty or work in similar fields or on complementary projects to the Buddhist Studies faculty at Stanford. These visitors will be appointed as Senior Visiting Scholars at the HCBSS. Fellows are required to be in residence during the term of their stay. Furthermore they are expected to share their research and to engage with faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and other fellows, in addition to students at the HCBSS. 

Visiting scholars are not eligible for salary nor medical coverage. They will be awarded a stipend to assist with housing expenses during their residency. Those who who require additional support are encouraged to seek supplemental support funding in the form of external grants or sabbatical or other contributions from their home institutions. They will have a shared office with other fellows at the Center and will have access to Stanford libraries and library e-resources. 

External faculty fellowships are intended for scholars in the field of Buddhist Studies who are currently teaching in or affiliated with an academic institution elsewhere, but independent scholars may also be considered. These fellowships are nominated by the Buddhist Studies faculty at Stanford across academic ranks for one full academic year. Fellows are required to be in residence during Autumn, Winter, and Spring Quarters (mid-September to mid-June). 

Fellows are expected to conduct collaborative research with Stanford Buddhist Studies faculty or to perform complementary research to Stanford Buddhist Studies faculty research interests. Fellows will share the results of their research through formal presentations and conversations with faculty and students, and develop ongoing collaborations. 

Fellows are not eligible for salary nor medical coverage. These fellowships are unpaid positions. They will be appointed as such and will be awarded a stipend to assist with housing and moving. Fellows who require additional support are encouraged to seek supplemental support funding in the form of external grants or sabbatical or other contributions from their home institutions. They will have a shared office with other fellows at the Center and will have access to Stanford libraries and library e-resources.