Canon Foundation/Kyoto University Japan-Africa Exchange Program 2025

Canon Foundation in collaboration with Kyoto University offers the Japan Africa Exchange Scholarship Program to highly qualified researchers in fields of research related to African Studies. Apply Now: 

When is the Application Deadline:

The application deadline for the Japan Africa Exchange Scholarship 2025 is October 15, 2024.

Tell Me About The Canon Foundation/Kyoto University Japan-Africa Exchange Program:

The Canon Foundation-Kyoto University Japan-Africa Exchange Program started in 2018. The program offers fellowships to highly qualified researchers in fields of research related to African Studies. The program is intended to support 1) fellows from KU who want to do research in Africa, and 2) scholars from Kyoto University’s partner institutes in Africa who want to do research in Kyoto. The fellowships are for a minimum period of three months six weeks up to a maximum of one year between April 1, 2025, and March 31, 2026. It is also possible to split the time the applicant spends abroad. Application deadline is October 15th, 2024.

Which Fields are Eligible?

African Studies

Type:

Fully funded 

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Who can Apply for the Canon Foundation/Kyoto University Japan-Africa Exchange Program?

Applicants also need to hold at least an MA degree and be 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. 

Required documents:

Additionally, applicants are required to submit the following documents: 

• 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.

Which Countries Are Eligible?

African Countries 

Where will the Award be Taken?

Japan

How Many Awards?

Not specified

What is the Benefit of the Award?

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 of each successful applicant.

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How to Apply:

The deadline for applications is October 15th, 2024. Consideration of the applications takes place first at KU and then at CFE. The Selection Committee of CFE will make final decisions and email the results to applicants before the end of March of that year. Therefore, the earliest possible date to begin the fellowship is April 1 of the same year. Please submit the following documents to Kyoto University Africa Unit (canon_caas@jambo.africa.kyoto-u.ac.jp):

• Your research plan should include a clear title at the top of the page as well as the starting/ending dates of the proposed research. The research plan needs to include a general cost estimate, including living, travel, research costs, insurance, etc. (maximum 2 pages)

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