Khyentse Visiting Research Fellow in Buddhist Studies

About Trinity: Trinity is Ireland’s leading university and is ranked 87th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2025). Founded in 1592, the University is steeped in history with a reputation for excellence in education, research, and innovation, which has been inspiring generations of thinkers for over 400 years. Trinity College Dublin- an introduction The Purpose of the Role The Khyentse Visiting Research Fellowship in Buddhist Studies is a new initiative designed to support exceptional early-career scholars working in any area of Buddhist Studies. The fellowship provides a dedicated two-year period for research, academic development, mentoring, and public engagement within the Trinity Centre for Asian Studies (TCAS). The role will: •         support fellows in making substantial progress on an independent research project in Buddhist Studies. •         nurture professional development through individual mentorship and structured grant-writing support. •         strengthen Buddhist Studies in Ireland, laying the groundwork for future permanent posts and programme development. •         embed the Fellow within TCAS’s thriving research community in Himalayan, Tibetan, Bhutanese and Sino-Tibetan Studies. Reporting to Professor Nathan W. Hill, Director of TCAS, the Fellow will collaborate with colleagues including Dr Tim Bodt and Dr Seema Chauhan and participate fully in the intellectual life of the Centre. Post Status: Specific Purpose Contract Hours of Post: Full-Time Salary : Appointment will be made on the IUA salary scale Researcher Salary Scales | Irish Universities Association at a point in line with Government Pay Policy  (Level PD1 or as commensurate with experience) Closing Date: 12 Noon (GMT), 6th February 2026 Application Procedure Applicants should submit a full Curriculum Vitae, a one-page cover letter and research proposal to:- Prof. Nathan Hill NATHAN.HILL@tcd.ie At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Trinity welcomes applications from all individuals, including those applicants with disabilities, those who may have had non-traditional career paths, those who have taken time out for reasons including family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants including those whom have been displaced due to war. Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s premier University. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and we hold an Athena Swan Silver award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and in the Higher Education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work-life balance and to creating a family-friendly working environment Further Information Filesize Notes Job Description.pdf 850.6 Return to Search