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An International & Intensive Program on Buddhism at Oxford
Intensive Buddhist studies program at Oxford
Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Glorisun Global Network for Buddhist Studies
Overview of Available Grants and Funding
An international academic network connecting universities in North America, Europe, and Asia to promote Buddhist Studies research. Founded in 2017 and funded by the Glorisun Charitable Foundation, it offers visiting professorships, fellowships for graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, conference funding, lecture series, summer intensive programs, and publication support for scholars in Buddhist Studies and East Asian Religions. View Glorisun Global Network for Buddhist Studies's website for more information.
Content last updated: March 20, 2026
List of grants and funding offered by Glorisun Global Network for Buddhist Studies
1 programs availableAbout Glorisun Global Network for Buddhist Studies
What is the mission of Glorisun Global Network for Buddhist Studies?
To bridge cultures and disciplines for scholars working in Buddhist Studies by fostering multi-level global collaboration among universities in North America, Europe, and Asia through funding visiting professorships, fellowships, conferences, publications, and summer programs.
What type of organization is Glorisun Global Network for Buddhist Studies?
Glorisun Global Network for Buddhist Studies is a Foundation.
When was Glorisun Global Network for Buddhist Studies founded?
Glorisun Global Network for Buddhist Studies was founded in 2017-01.
What is Glorisun Global Network for Buddhist Studies's official website?
Glorisun Global Network for Buddhist Studies's official website is https://glorisunglobalnetwork.org/.
What else should I know about Glorisun Global Network for Buddhist Studies?
Role of Glorisun Global Network in the Funding Ecosystem
The Glorisun Global Network serves as a pivotal funding intermediary connecting Buddhist Studies scholars across three continents. Established in 2017 and funded by the Glorisun Charitable Foundation (established 2005 by Dr. Charles Yeung), the network provides substantial financial support to facilitate international academic collaboration in Buddhist Studies and East Asian Religions.
Funding Programs Offered
- Visiting Professorships: Senior scholars from Chinese-speaking countries/regions spend 3-12 months at member universities in Europe or North America, participating in weekly meetings and public lectures
- Graduate Student Fellowships: Advanced students and postdoctoral fellows from Chinese-speaking regions spend 6-12 months at partner institutions
- Research Fellowships: Chinese Buddhist Studies fellowships for 3-6 months of research in Chinese-speaking countries
- Conference Funding: Annual conference support at each member institution
- Lecture Series: Sponsorship of three annual lectures on Buddhist Studies
- Graduate Student Fellowships for East Asian Buddhism: Supporting students from Chinese-speaking regions enrolled at member universities
- Publication Support: Two journals (Chinese and English) and 10+ book volumes annually across four series
- Summer Intensive Programs: Annual programs rotating among partner universities
Member Institutions
The network coordinates among 14 major universities: Peking University, University of British Columbia, University of Hamburg, Princeton University, Oxford, Cambridge, Yale, UC Berkeley, Harvard, University of Hong Kong, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Zhejiang University, University of Tokyo, and Inalco (France).