The mission of the ACLS (American Council of Learned Societies) is to promote inclusion, equity, and diversity in the scholarly enterprise. They aim to enhance the scholarly enterprise by being broadly inclusive and welcoming of different backgrounds, cultures, and identities. This reflects in their fellowship programs which encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, recognizing the value that such diversity brings to scholarship.
The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation New Professorships in Buddhist Studies grant program aims to enhance higher education's capacity in Buddhist studies. Higher education institutions globally can apply for up to $300,000 over four years to support new teaching positions in this field. Priority is given to establishing new curricula in Buddhist Studies or significantly enhancing existing ones. Institutions must demonstrate a commitment to maintaining the position as permanent post-funding and outline a comprehensive plan for the position's integration into academic programming and the search process for appointees.