2025 Canon Foundation-Kyoto University Japan-Africa Exchange Program
The Canon Foundation and Kyoto University are offering the Japan-Africa Exchange Scholarship Program for highly qualified researchers specializing in fields related to African Studies.
The Japan Africa Exchange Scholarship is intended to support fellows from Kyoto University who want to do research in Africa and for scholars from Kyoto University’s partner institutes in Africa who want to do research in Kyoto.
The Canon Foundation in Europe is a philanthropic, grant-making institution, active in the promotion of international culture and scientific relations between Europe and Japan.
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Eligibility Criteria for Canon Foundation Kyoto University Scholarship
To be considered for the Canon Foundation Kyoto University Scholarship, you must:
- Applicants need to be holding at least an MA degree and employed either at KU or KU’s partner institutions as post-doctoral fellows or faculty members at the time of applying.
- In addition, as long as African applicants can submit one of the two reference letters received from their prospective host from Kyoto University and prove their existing partnerships, they are eligible to apply for the program.
- For a complete list of KU’s partner institutions, please visit its Global Engagement Website.
Scholarship Duration and Reward
- Stipend and Travel Expenses
- The financial support for successful applicants ranges from 22,500 Euro to 27,500 Euro per year and is pro-rated for different periods.
- CFE will directly administer the payments and notify the detailed payment procedure to each successful applicant.
Required Documents for Japan Africa Exchange Scholarship
Please submit the following documents to Kyoto University Africa Unit ([email protected]):
- Your research plan including a clear title at the top of the page as well as starting/ending dates of the proposed research. The research plan needs to include a general cost estimate, including living, travel, research costs, insurance, and etc. (maximum 2 pages)
- 2 reference letters (maximum 1 page each) from 2 persons. One letter should be from someone in a position to comment on your academic qualifications and professional work while the other should be a confirmation letter from your prospective host who can provide research or work facilities to you during the proposed period.
- Your Curriculum Vitae
- 1 copy of your doctoral certificate or your highest academic degree
- 1 passport size photograph of yourself
- 1 list of your academic publications or professional achievements in chronological order containing information on all authors, place and year of publication and page references.
How To Apply
To apply for the Japan Africa Exchange Scholarship, interested and qualified applicants should follow the procedures below:
- Click Here to visit the program’s webpage
- Submit the required documents to Kyoto University Africa Unit ([email protected])
- The Selection Committee of CFE will make final decisions and email the results to applicants.
- For any questions concerning the application, please email Kyoto University Africa Unit at [email protected].
Deadline: October 15, 2024
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